Waterfall Hikes Near Parkland, WA

39,398 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
43 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Rainier fills Parkland's horizon on clear mornings, and the mountain's direction holds the best of these forty-three falls. Little Mashel Falls near Eatonville covers 5.3 miles, dogs welcome. Deschutes Falls down toward Yelm asks only a half-mile walk above its canyon. Victor Falls in Bonney Lake delivers a 70-foot drop for hardly any effort. Chenuis Falls, off the Carbon River corner of the national park, fills a whole day at 8.4 miles round trip.

Located at 47.1417°N, -122.4376°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Parkland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

43 of 43 gauged

43 waterfalls near Parkland have live flow data 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 Margaret Falls Barely Flowing Martha 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 Low Denman Falls Low Ethania Falls Low Giant Falls Low Larrupin Falls Low Pearl Falls Low Spray Falls Low Cedar Creek Falls Barely Flowing Chenuis Falls Barely Flowing Ipsut Falls Barely Flowing Ranger Falls Barely Flowing Cowlitz Falls Barely Flowing Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Barely Flowing Lilliwaup Falls Moderate Little Mashel Falls Barely Flowing McKenna Falls Low Mima Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Victor Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Snoqualmie Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 58°F

Tod 59°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Thu 58°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 56°F Light Rain
Sat 64°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Sun 57°F Light Rain Likely
Mon 57°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 58°F Light Rain Likely

Flowing best right now near Parkland

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Lilliwaup Falls Moderate · 268 cfs 74th percentile
  2. 2 Cowlitz Falls Moderate · 536 cfs 55th percentile
  3. 3 Pearl Falls Low · 115 cfs 18th percentile
  4. 4 Cataract Falls Low · 115 cfs 18th percentile
  5. 5 Larrupin Falls Low · 115 cfs 18th percentile
  6. 6 Giant Falls Low · 115 cfs 18th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Parkland (11 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.

Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

11 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

17.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Parkland (9 waterfalls)

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

LiDAR terrain view around Wildcat Falls in Washington, about 230 feet of drop LiDAR

Wildcat Falls

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

Little Mashel Falls

21.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

32.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft

All 43 Waterfalls Near Parkland

Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

11 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

17.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wildcat Falls in Washington, about 230 feet of drop LiDAR

Wildcat Falls

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

Little Mashel Falls

21.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

32.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft
Ranger Falls waterfall

Ranger Falls

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

Chenuis Falls

32.5 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
8.4 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around McKenna Falls in Washington, about 147 feet of drop LiDAR

McKenna Falls

33.6 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ipsut Falls waterfall

Ipsut Falls

34 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
5.0 miles Unknown
Spray Falls waterfall

Spray Falls

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

Cataract Falls

36.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Alice Falls waterfall

Alice Falls

36.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Giant Falls waterfall

Giant Falls

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

Ethania Falls

37 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Larrupin Falls waterfall

Larrupin Falls

37.1 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cress Falls waterfall

Cress Falls

37.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Denman Falls waterfall

Denman Falls

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

Van Horn Falls

38.5 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Hard
6.0 miles Unknown
Mima Falls waterfall

Mima Falls

38.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
6.5 miles 500 ft
Garda Falls waterfall

Garda Falls

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Parkland

Are there free waterfalls near Parkland?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Parkland?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Parkland, including Cedar Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Parkland?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Parkland, including Cedar Creek Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Parkland?

There are 26 kid-friendly waterfalls near Parkland, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Parkland?

The shortest waterfall hike near Parkland is Carter Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Parkland?

The tallest waterfall near Parkland is Fairy Falls at 680 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Parkland require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Parkland?

Yes, 40 waterfalls near Parkland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Parkland?

The closest waterfall to Parkland is Victor Falls, approximately 11 miles away.

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