Waterfall Hikes Near St. John, WA

612 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near St. John? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of St. John. 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 47.0915°N, -117.5887°W

Map of Waterfalls Near St. John

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

1 of 6 waterfalls near St. John is flowing strongly today

Chamokane Falls Strong Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical) Moderate Nine Mile Falls Moderate Palouse Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate Towell Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Tod 69°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Sat 71°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 74°F Partly Sunny
Lab 70°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 80°F Sunny
Thu 81°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near St. John

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Palouse Falls Roaring · 27 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Rock Creek Falls Roaring · 27 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Towell Falls Roaring · 27 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Chamokane Falls Strong · 24 cfs 82nd percentile
  5. 5 Nine Mile Falls Moderate · 968 cfs 66th percentile
  6. 6 Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical) Moderate · 798 cfs 41st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around St. John (4 waterfalls)

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

Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

22.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Towell Falls waterfall

Towell Falls

25.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nine Mile Falls waterfall

Nine Mile Falls

27.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Palouse Falls waterfall

Palouse Falls

28.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near St. John

Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

22.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Towell Falls waterfall

Towell Falls

25.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nine Mile Falls waterfall

Nine Mile Falls

27.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical)

39.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Palouse Falls waterfall

Palouse Falls

28.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chamokane Falls

20.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near St. John

Are there free waterfalls near St. John?

There are 2 free waterfalls near St. John, including Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical).

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in St. John?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near St. John, including Nine Mile Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near St. John?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near St. John, including Nine Mile Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near St. John?

The shortest waterfall hike near St. John is Chamokane Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near St. John?

The tallest waterfall near St. John is Palouse Falls at 198 feet.

Do any waterfalls near St. John require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around St. John?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near St. John have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to St. John?

The closest waterfall to St. John is Rock Creek Falls, approximately 8.4 miles away.

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