Waterfall Hikes Near Midland, WA

9,081 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
41 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Forty-one waterfalls sit within fifty miles of Midland, nearly all of them south and east toward Rainier. Victor Falls is the quick errand, 70 feet tall and a tenth of a mile from the car, dogs fine. The Eatonville area holds Little Mashel Falls at 5.3 miles round trip. Inside the national park, Ipsut Falls takes 5 miles up the Carbon River drainage while Ranger Falls climbs 500 feet over 4 miles. Steady western Washington rain keeps this whole list flowing year round.

Located at 47.1734°N, -122.4120°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Midland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

41 of 41 gauged

4 of 41 waterfalls near Midland are flowing strongly today

Affi Falls Moderate Alice Falls Moderate Cress Falls Moderate Garda Falls Moderate Van Horn Falls Moderate Carter Falls Barely Flowing Christine Falls Barely Flowing Comet Falls Barely Flowing Fairy Falls Barely Flowing Madcap Falls Barely Flowing Margaret Falls Barely Flowing Nahunta Falls Barely Flowing Narada Falls Barely Flowing Wauhaukaupauken Falls Barely Flowing Washington Cascades Barely Flowing Trixie Falls Barely Flowing Tato Falls Barely Flowing Sunbeam Falls Barely Flowing Sluiskin Falls Barely Flowing Cataract Falls Barely Flowing Denman Falls Barely Flowing Ethania Falls Barely Flowing Giant Falls Barely Flowing Larrupin Falls Barely Flowing Pearl Falls Barely Flowing Spray Falls Barely Flowing Chenuis Falls Barely Flowing Ipsut Falls Barely Flowing Ranger Falls Barely Flowing Cowlitz Falls Moderate Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Strong Lilliwaup Falls Moderate Little Mashel Falls Moderate McCauley Falls Moderate McKenna Falls Moderate Mima Falls Roaring Wildcat Falls Moderate Victor Falls Low Twin Falls Strong Snoqualmie Falls Roaring

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Tod 71°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 71°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 72°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 71°F Partly Sunny
Tue 72°F Partly Sunny
Wed 78°F Sunny
Thu 76°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Midland

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mima Falls Roaring · 299 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Snoqualmie Falls Roaring · 435 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Kennedy Falls Strong · 35 cfs 83rd percentile
  4. 4 Twin Falls Strong · 52 cfs 80th percentile
  5. 5 Lilliwaup Falls Moderate · 173 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 Little Mashel Falls Moderate · 11 cfs 71st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Midland (3 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Midland (14 waterfalls)

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Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

5.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

21 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wildcat Falls

13.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Little Mashel Falls waterfall

Little Mashel Falls

13.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft

All 41 Waterfalls Near Midland

Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

5.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

21 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wildcat Falls

13.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Little Mashel Falls waterfall

Little Mashel Falls

13.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft
Ranger Falls waterfall

Ranger Falls

24.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Chenuis Falls waterfall

Chenuis Falls

25 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
8.4 miles 300 ft

McKenna Falls

12.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ipsut Falls waterfall

Ipsut Falls

26.5 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

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

Spray Falls

28.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
6.0 miles 1,300 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

28.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Alice Falls waterfall

Alice Falls

28.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Giant Falls waterfall

Giant Falls

33.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Ethania Falls waterfall

Ethania Falls

33.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Larrupin Falls waterfall

Larrupin Falls

34 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cress Falls waterfall

Cress Falls

34.1 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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
Garda Falls waterfall

Garda Falls

24.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Mima Falls waterfall

Mima Falls

35.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
6.5 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Midland

Are there free waterfalls near Midland?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Midland, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Midland?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Midland, including Christine Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Midland?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Midland, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Midland?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near Midland, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Midland?

The shortest waterfall hike near Midland is Affi Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Midland?

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

Do any waterfalls near Midland require permits?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Midland require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Midland?

Yes, 39 waterfalls near Midland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Midland?

The closest waterfall to Midland is Victor Falls, approximately 10.7 miles away.

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