Waterfall Hikes Near Port Townsend, WA

10,161 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Port Townsend? There are 17 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Port Townsend. 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 48.1220°N, -122.7877°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Port Townsend

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

5 of 17 waterfalls near Port Townsend are flowing strongly today

Boulder Falls Strong Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Cavern Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Rustic Falls Barely Flowing Hatana Falls Strong Lilliwaup Falls Moderate Mary Pamela Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Marymere Falls Strong McKenna Falls Strong Sitting Lady Falls Barely Flowing Lyall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Goldstream Falls Barely Flowing Hidden spring falls Barely Flowing Artificial Waterfall Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 68°F

Aft 65°F Partly Sunny
Sat 67°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Sun 68°F Sunny
Lab 68°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 65°F Partly Sunny
Wed 68°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 69°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Port Townsend

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Artificial Waterfall Roaring · 25 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Marymere Falls Strong · 307 cfs 82nd percentile
  3. 3 McKenna Falls Strong · 4 cfs 80th percentile
  4. 4 Boulder Falls Strong · 214 cfs 77th percentile
  5. 5 Hatana Falls Strong · 166 cfs 77th percentile
  6. 6 Lilliwaup Falls Moderate · 173 cfs 73rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Port Townsend (7 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.

Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

15.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Port Townsend (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
Granite Falls waterfall CC

Granite Falls

9.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Port Townsend

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
Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

15.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

McKenna Falls

12.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Granite Falls waterfall CC

Granite Falls

9.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hatana Falls

40.4 miles away
In Olympic National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sitting Lady Falls waterfall

Sitting Lady Falls

17 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.7 km 74 m
Artificial Waterfall waterfall

Artificial Waterfall

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

Lilliwaup Falls

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

Marymere Falls

30.2 miles away
In Olympic National Park
Washington
Easy
1.8 miles 300 ft
Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

9.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lyall Creek Falls waterfall

Lyall Creek Falls

39.1 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.7 km 68 m
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

16.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft

Mary Pamela Falls

24.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hidden spring falls waterfall

Hidden spring falls

16 km away
In Goldstream Park
British Columbia
Easy
0.8 km 8 m
Goldstream Falls waterfall

Goldstream Falls

16.6 km away
In Goldstream Park
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Port Townsend

Are there free waterfalls near Port Townsend?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Port Townsend, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Port Townsend?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Port Townsend, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Port Townsend?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Port Townsend, including Boulder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Port Townsend?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Port Townsend, including Boulder Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Port Townsend?

The shortest waterfall hike near Port Townsend is Artificial Waterfall at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Port Townsend?

The tallest waterfall near Port Townsend is Marymere Falls at 90 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Port Townsend require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Port Townsend require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Port Townsend?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Port Townsend have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Port Townsend?

The closest waterfall to Port Townsend is Hidden Falls, approximately 27.2 miles away.

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