Waterfall Hikes Near Marietta-Alderwood, WA

3,304 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
80 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Marietta-Alderwood? There are 80 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Marietta-Alderwood. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 48.7934°N, -122.5573°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Marietta-Alderwood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

80 of 80 gauged

9 of 80 waterfalls near Marietta-Alderwood are flowing strongly today

Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Cavern Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Rustic Falls Barely Flowing Hard Scrabble Falls Low Mazama Falls Barely Flowing Nooksack Falls Barely Flowing Watt Creek Falls Barely Flowing Frosst Creek Waterfall Barely Flowing Liumchen Falls Barely Flowing Russell Falls Strong Sunshine Falls Strong 30-Foot Pool Strong Twin Falls Strong Jenkins Brook Falls Strong Mystery Falls Strong Granite Falls Moderate East Corbold Falls Moderate Alvin Falls Moderate DeBeck Falls Moderate Double Drop Falls Moderate Scary Crossing Falls Moderate Pinecone Falls Moderate Holmden Creek Falls Moderate Silver Falls Moderate Swan Falls Moderate Noons Creek Falls Moderate Goose Lake Falls Low Mike Falls Low Menzies Falls Low Gold Creek Upper Falls Low Viking Falls Low North Allouette River Falls Low Anderson Creek Waterfalls Low Sawblade Falls Moderate Woodland Falls Moderate Upper Quarry Falls Moderate Lower Quarry Falls Moderate Sweat Team Falls Moderate Defrauder Falls Moderate Pritchett Creek Cascades Moderate Crystal Falls Moderate Widgeon Falls Moderate Hanging Creek Falls Moderate Dry Crossing Falls Moderate Snow Cave Creek Falls Moderate Cliff Falls Low Rocky Point Falls Low Rockwell Falls Low Whispering Falls Low Lower Kanaka Falls Low Upper Kanaka Falls Low Rolley Falls Low Fiddlehead Falls Low Terepocki Twin Falls Low Thunder Falls Low Grotto Falls Low McKay Creek Falls Roaring Devon Falls Roaring Musgrave Creek Barely Flowing Lyall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Musgrave Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Artificial Waterfall Roaring Butterfly Falls Barely Flowing Stapley Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spray of Pearls Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Tod 66°F Partly Sunny
Sat 69°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Sun 70°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 68°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 69°F Partly Sunny
Wed 73°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 71°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Marietta-Alderwood

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 McKay Creek Falls Roaring · 54 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Devon Falls Roaring · 54 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Artificial Waterfall Roaring · 25 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 30-Foot Pool Strong · 129 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Twin Falls Strong · 129 cfs 76th percentile
  6. 6 Sunshine Falls Strong · 129 cfs 76th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Marietta-Alderwood (21 waterfalls)

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.

Hard Scrabble Falls

3.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

15.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Artificial Waterfall waterfall

Artificial Waterfall

67.6 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Marietta-Alderwood (6 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

29.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cavern Falls waterfall

Cavern Falls

15.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

15.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 80 Waterfalls Near Marietta-Alderwood

Hard Scrabble Falls

3.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

29.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cavern Falls waterfall

Cavern Falls

15.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

15.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

15.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Artificial Waterfall waterfall

Artificial Waterfall

67.6 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
Cliff Falls waterfall

Cliff Falls

63.9 km away
In Kanaka Creek Regional Park
British Columbia
Easy
4.0 km Unknown

North Allouette River Falls

65.2 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
Unknown Unknown
Mike Falls waterfall

Mike Falls

67.1 km away
In Golden Ears Park
British Columbia
Easy
3.4 km 60 m

Anderson Creek Waterfalls

78.8 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
Unknown Unknown

Whispering Falls

39 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Menzies Falls

44.8 km away
In Golden Ears Park
British Columbia
Easy
4.8 km 144 m
Lyall Creek Falls waterfall

Lyall Creek Falls

39.1 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.7 km 68 m

Lower Kanaka Falls

24.5 km away
In Kanaka Creek Regional Park
British Columbia
Moderate
5.0 km 235 m
Devon Falls waterfall

Devon Falls

33.9 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.1 km 73 m

Goose Lake Falls

64.8 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
3.2 km 188 m

Upper Kanaka Falls

25.7 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
5.0 km 235 m
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

30.3 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
0.6 km 50 m

Viking Falls

In Golden Ears Park
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
McKay Creek Falls waterfall

McKay Creek Falls

30.2 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Marietta-Alderwood

Are there free waterfalls near Marietta-Alderwood?

There are 76 free waterfalls near Marietta-Alderwood, including 30-Foot Pool.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Marietta-Alderwood?

There are 21 easy waterfall hikes near Marietta-Alderwood, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Marietta-Alderwood?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Marietta-Alderwood, including Cascade Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Marietta-Alderwood?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Marietta-Alderwood, including Cascade Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Marietta-Alderwood?

The shortest waterfall hike near Marietta-Alderwood is 30-Foot Pool at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Marietta-Alderwood?

The tallest waterfall near Marietta-Alderwood is Thunder Falls at 328 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Marietta-Alderwood require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Marietta-Alderwood requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Marietta-Alderwood?

Yes, 80 waterfalls near Marietta-Alderwood have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Marietta-Alderwood?

The closest waterfall to Marietta-Alderwood is Hard Scrabble Falls, approximately 15.5 miles away.

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