Waterfall Hikes Near North Yelm, WA

2,785 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
47 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near North Yelm? There are 47 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of North Yelm. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 46.9648°N, -122.6027°W

Map of Waterfalls Near North Yelm

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

47 of 47 gauged

4 of 47 waterfalls near North Yelm are flowing strongly today

Affi Falls Low Alice Falls Low Cress Falls Low Garda Falls Low Van Horn Falls Low Basaltic Falls Barely Flowing Carter Falls Barely Flowing Christine Falls Barely Flowing Comet Falls Barely Flowing Fairy Falls Barely Flowing Madcap Falls Barely Flowing Maple Falls Barely Flowing Margaret Falls Barely Flowing Marie Falls Barely Flowing Martha Falls Barely Flowing Mary Belle Falls Barely Flowing Nahunta Falls Barely Flowing Narada Falls Barely Flowing Wauhaukaupauken Falls Barely Flowing Washington Cascades Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Trixie Falls Barely Flowing Tato Falls Barely Flowing Sylvia 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 Cedar Creek Falls Roaring 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 McKenna Falls Moderate Mima Falls Roaring Wildcat Falls Moderate Washboard Falls Strong Victor Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours 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 Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 75°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 75°F Partly Sunny
Wed 79°F Sunny
Thu 78°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near North Yelm

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Mima Falls Roaring · 299 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Cedar Creek Falls Roaring · 426 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Kennedy Falls Strong · 35 cfs 83rd percentile
  4. 4 Washboard Falls Strong · 4 cfs 75th 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 North Yelm (4 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 North Yelm (15 waterfalls)

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

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
Mima Falls waterfall

Mima Falls

35.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
6.5 miles 500 ft
Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

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

Kennedy Falls

45.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft

All 47 Waterfalls Near North Yelm

Garda Falls waterfall

Garda Falls

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

Affi Falls

25.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pearl Falls waterfall CC

Pearl Falls

34.1 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

Washboard Falls

22.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Comet Falls waterfall

Comet Falls

35.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,250 ft
Christine Falls waterfall

Christine Falls

36 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft
Nahunta Falls waterfall

Nahunta Falls

36.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tato Falls waterfall

Tato Falls

36.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

34.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Madcap Falls waterfall

Madcap Falls

34.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft
Cowlitz Falls waterfall

Cowlitz Falls

38.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Narada Falls waterfall

Narada Falls

34.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Washington Cascades waterfall

Washington Cascades

34.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sluiskin Falls waterfall

Sluiskin Falls

35 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
5.5 miles 1,700 ft
Lilliwaup Falls waterfall

Lilliwaup Falls

17.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fairy Falls waterfall

Fairy Falls

35.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.5 miles 700 ft
Sunbeam Falls waterfall

Sunbeam Falls

36.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Margaret Falls waterfall

Margaret Falls

36.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wauhaukaupauken Falls waterfall

Wauhaukaupauken Falls

36.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Trixie Falls waterfall

Trixie Falls

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near North Yelm

Are there free waterfalls near North Yelm?

There are 12 free waterfalls near North Yelm, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near North Yelm?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near North Yelm, including Cedar Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in North Yelm?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near North Yelm, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near North Yelm?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near North Yelm, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near North Yelm?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near North Yelm?

The tallest waterfall near North Yelm is Spray Falls at 354 feet.

Do any waterfalls near North Yelm require permits?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near North Yelm require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around North Yelm?

Yes, 43 waterfalls near North Yelm have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to North Yelm?

The closest waterfall to North Yelm is Deschutes Falls, approximately 15.9 miles away.

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