Waterfall Hikes Near Packwood, WA

116 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
75 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Packwood? There are 75 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Packwood. 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 46.6085°N, -121.6703°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Packwood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

74 of 75 gauged

23 of 74 waterfalls near Packwood are flowing strongly today

Affi Falls Moderate Alice Falls Moderate Cress Falls Moderate Garda Falls Moderate Van Horn Falls Moderate Basaltic Falls Barely Flowing Carter Falls Barely Flowing Christine Falls Barely Flowing Clear Creek Falls Barely Flowing Comet Falls Barely Flowing Cougar Falls Barely Flowing Fairy Falls Barely Flowing Fish Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Grant Purcell Falls Barely Flowing Jennings 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 Saint Johns Falls Barely Flowing Silver 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 Stafford Falls Barely Flowing Sluiskin Falls Barely Flowing Castile Falls Strong Crooked Creek Falls Strong 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 Harmony Falls Moderate Curly Creek Falls Strong Falls Creek Falls Strong Langfield Falls Strong Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Devil Creek Falls Strong Horsetail Falls Strong West Quartz Creek Falls Strong Union Creek Falls Strong Franklin Falls Roaring Keekwulee Falls Roaring Snowshoe Falls Roaring Lancaster Falls Strong Warren Creek Falls Strong Wah Gwin Gwin Falls Strong Little Mashel Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Strong Loowit Falls Strong Lower Falls Strong Middle Falls Strong Paradise Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Shipherd Falls Strong Wildcat Falls Moderate Victor Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Moderate Twin Falls Strong

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 69°F

Tod 67°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 68°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 70°F Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 69°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 76°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 84°F Sunny
Thu 79°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Packwood

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Snowshoe Falls Roaring · 34 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Keekwulee Falls Roaring · 34 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Franklin Falls Roaring · 34 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Horsetail Falls Strong · 40 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Devil Creek Falls Strong · 40 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 West Quartz Creek Falls Strong · 40 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Packwood (9 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.

Martha Falls waterfall

Martha Falls

37.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Packwood (38 waterfalls)

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

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

46.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cougar Falls waterfall

Cougar Falls

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

All 75 Waterfalls Near Packwood

Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

47.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
3.0 miles 300 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

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

Wauhaukaupauken Falls

36.7 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
Nahunta Falls waterfall

Nahunta Falls

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

Christine Falls

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

Comet Falls

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

Pearl Falls

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

Stafford Falls

48.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Clear Creek Falls waterfall

Clear Creek Falls

49.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Affi Falls waterfall

Affi Falls

25.6 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
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

33.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft
Van Horn Falls waterfall

Van Horn Falls

31 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
Cress Falls waterfall

Cress Falls

34.1 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
Ethania Falls waterfall

Ethania Falls

33.9 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
Alice Falls waterfall

Alice Falls

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Packwood

Are there free waterfalls near Packwood?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Packwood, including Castile Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Packwood?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Packwood, including Christine Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Packwood?

There are 38 dog-friendly waterfalls near Packwood, including Castile Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Packwood?

There are 53 kid-friendly waterfalls near Packwood, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Packwood?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Packwood?

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

Do any waterfalls near Packwood require permits?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Packwood require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Packwood?

Yes, 74 waterfalls near Packwood have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Packwood?

The closest waterfall to Packwood is Jennings Falls, approximately 4.1 miles away.

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