Waterfall Hikes Near Lacey, WA

56,263 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Lacey reaches its waterfalls along Highway 507, the road southeast through Yelm. Deschutes Falls hangs above a narrow canyon near the far end of it, a half mile of walking. The Eatonville country adds Little Mashel, 5.3 miles and 600 vertical feet. Capitol Forest holds Mima Falls and its 6.5-mile round trip. Anyone wanting a full day can take on Kennedy Falls, nine miles of trail. Every fall named here allows dogs. Twenty-three show up inside the fifty-mile ring.

Located at 47.0462°N, -122.7933°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lacey

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

4 of 23 waterfalls near Lacey are flowing strongly today

Alice Falls Low Cress Falls Low Van Horn Falls Low Cataract Falls Barely Flowing Denman Falls Barely Flowing Ethania Falls Barely Flowing Giant Falls Barely Flowing Larrupin Falls Barely Flowing Spray Falls Barely Flowing Cedar Creek Falls Roaring Chenuis Falls Barely Flowing Ipsut Falls Barely Flowing Ranger Falls Barely Flowing Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Fisk Falls Strong Kennedy Falls Strong Lilliwaup Falls Moderate Little Mashel Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Barely Flowing McKenna Falls Moderate Mima Falls Roaring Wildcat Falls Moderate Victor Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Tod 72°F Partly Sunny
Sat 73°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Sun 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 74°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 75°F Partly Sunny
Wed 78°F Sunny
Thu 77°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Lacey

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Mima Falls Roaring · 285 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Cedar Creek Falls Roaring · 426 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Fisk Falls Strong · 68 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Kennedy Falls Strong · 35 cfs 83rd percentile
  5. 5 Little Mashel Falls Moderate · 11 cfs 71st percentile
  6. 6 Wildcat Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 70th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lacey (1 waterfall)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lacey (11 waterfalls)

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Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

45.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft
Mima Falls waterfall

Mima Falls

35.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
6.5 miles 500 ft
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

21 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

5.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wildcat Falls

13.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Lacey

Denman Falls waterfall

Denman Falls

34.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Van Horn Falls waterfall

Van Horn Falls

31 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Marietta Falls

36.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lacey

Are there free waterfalls near Lacey?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Lacey, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lacey?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Lacey, including Cedar Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lacey?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lacey, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lacey?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lacey, including Cataract Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lacey?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lacey is Alice Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lacey?

The tallest waterfall near Lacey is Spray Falls at 354 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Lacey require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Lacey require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lacey?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Lacey have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lacey?

The closest waterfall to Lacey is Kennedy Falls, approximately 15.6 miles away.

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