Waterfall Hikes Near Shelton, WA

10,484 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Shelton? There are 10 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Shelton. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 47.2186°N, -123.1121°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Shelton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 10 gauged

6 of 10 waterfalls near Shelton are flowing strongly today

Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Fisk Falls Strong Willapa Falls Strong Hatana Falls Strong Kennedy Falls Strong Lilliwaup Falls Moderate McKenna Falls Moderate Mima Falls Roaring Service Falls Strong Victor Falls Low

Updated 27 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Partly Sunny · 72°F

Tod 72°F Partly Sunny Best
Sat 73°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 76°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 73°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 75°F Partly Sunny
Wed 79°F Sunny
Thu 75°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Shelton

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mima Falls Roaring · 285 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Fisk Falls Strong · 68 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 Willapa Falls Strong · 68 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Service Falls Strong · 326 cfs 85th percentile
  5. 5 Kennedy Falls Strong · 35 cfs 83rd percentile
  6. 6 Hatana Falls Strong · 178 cfs 79th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Shelton (4 waterfalls)

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

Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

45.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft
Mima Falls waterfall

Mima Falls

35.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
6.5 miles 500 ft

All 10 Waterfalls Near Shelton

Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

45.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft
Lilliwaup Falls waterfall

Lilliwaup Falls

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

Mima Falls

35.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
6.5 miles 500 ft

McKenna Falls

12.8 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

Fisk Falls

35.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

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

Willapa Falls

16.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Service Falls waterfall

Service Falls

47.2 miles away
In Olympic National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

21 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Shelton

Are there free waterfalls near Shelton?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Shelton, including Deschutes Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Shelton?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Shelton, including Deschutes Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Shelton?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Shelton, including Deschutes Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Shelton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Shelton is Deschutes Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Shelton?

The tallest waterfall near Shelton is Victor Falls at 70 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Shelton require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Shelton requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Shelton?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Shelton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Shelton?

The closest waterfall to Shelton is Kennedy Falls, approximately 7.5 miles away.

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