Waterfall Hikes Near Prairie Heights, WA

4,845 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
64 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Prairie Heights? There are 64 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Prairie Heights. 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 47.1529°N, -122.1048°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Prairie Heights

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

64 of 64 gauged

13 of 64 waterfalls near Prairie Heights 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 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 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 Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Dingford Creek Falls Roaring Franklin Falls Roaring Keekwulee Falls Roaring Snowshoe Falls Roaring Horsetail Falls Strong West Quartz Creek Falls Strong Union Creek Falls Strong Kennedy Falls Strong Little Mashel Falls Moderate Loowit Falls Strong Paradise Falls Strong McCauley Falls Moderate McKenna Falls Strong Otter Falls Roaring Wildcat Falls Moderate Victor Falls Low Twin Falls Strong Snoqualmie Falls Moderate

Updated 20 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Tod 70°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 71°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 74°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 74°F Partly Sunny
Wed 78°F Sunny
Thu 77°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Prairie Heights

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Franklin Falls Roaring · 34 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Snoqualmie Falls Roaring · 435 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Snowshoe Falls Roaring · 34 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Dingford Creek Falls Roaring · 166 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Keekwulee Falls Roaring · 34 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Otter Falls Roaring · 239 cfs 97th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Prairie Heights (6 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 Prairie Heights (27 waterfalls)

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

Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

5.6 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 64 Waterfalls Near Prairie Heights

Loowit Falls waterfall

Loowit Falls

39.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

7.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jennings Falls waterfall

Jennings Falls

47.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

6.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Prairie Heights

Are there free waterfalls near Prairie Heights?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Prairie Heights, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Prairie Heights?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Prairie Heights, including Christine Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Prairie Heights?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Prairie Heights, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Prairie Heights?

There are 41 kid-friendly waterfalls near Prairie Heights, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Prairie Heights?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Prairie Heights?

The tallest waterfall near Prairie Heights is Spray Falls at 354 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Prairie Heights require permits?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Prairie Heights require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Prairie Heights?

Yes, 63 waterfalls near Prairie Heights have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Prairie Heights?

The closest waterfall to Prairie Heights is Victor Falls, approximately 3.6 miles away.

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