Waterfall Hikes Near Spanaway, WA

34,015 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
49 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Spanaway? There are 49 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Spanaway. 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 47.0979°N, -122.4233°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Spanaway

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

49 of 49 gauged

5 of 49 waterfalls near Spanaway 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 Fairy 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 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 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 Cedar Creek Falls Strong Chenuis Falls Barely Flowing Ipsut Falls Barely Flowing Ranger Falls Barely Flowing Cowlitz Falls Moderate Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Strong Lilliwaup Falls Moderate Little Mashel Falls Moderate McKenna Falls Strong Mima Falls Roaring Wildcat Falls Moderate Victor Falls Low Twin Falls Strong Snoqualmie Falls Moderate

Updated 30 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Aft 72°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 72°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 72°F Partly Sunny
Tue 73°F Partly Sunny
Wed 79°F Sunny
Thu 77°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Spanaway

Updated 30 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Snoqualmie Falls Roaring · 435 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Mima Falls Roaring · 299 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Cedar Creek Falls Strong · 414 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Kennedy Falls Strong · 35 cfs 81st percentile
  5. 5 McKenna Falls Strong · 4 cfs 80th percentile
  6. 6 Twin Falls Strong · 52 cfs 80th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Spanaway (5 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 Spanaway (16 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
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

21 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 49 Waterfalls Near Spanaway

Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

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

Deschutes Falls

21 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
Ranger Falls waterfall

Ranger Falls

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

Chenuis Falls

25 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
8.4 miles 300 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

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

Ipsut Falls

26.5 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spray Falls waterfall

Spray Falls

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

Cataract Falls

28.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Alice Falls waterfall

Alice Falls

28.8 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
Ethania Falls waterfall

Ethania Falls

33.9 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
Cress Falls waterfall

Cress Falls

34.1 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
Van Horn Falls waterfall

Van Horn Falls

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

McKenna Falls

12.8 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
Garda Falls waterfall

Garda Falls

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Spanaway

Are there free waterfalls near Spanaway?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Spanaway, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Spanaway?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Spanaway, including Cedar Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Spanaway?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Spanaway, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Spanaway?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Spanaway, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Spanaway?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Spanaway?

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

Do any waterfalls near Spanaway require permits?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Spanaway require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Spanaway?

Yes, 46 waterfalls near Spanaway have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Spanaway?

The closest waterfall to Spanaway is Victor Falls, approximately 12.6 miles away.

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