Waterfall Hikes Near Summit, WA

8,819 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
48 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Summit? There are 48 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Summit. 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 47.1694°N, -122.3628°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Summit

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

48 of 48 gauged

4 of 48 waterfalls near Summit 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 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 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 McCauley Falls Moderate McKenna Falls Moderate Mima Falls Roaring Wildcat Falls Moderate Victor Falls Low Twin Falls Strong Snoqualmie Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Tod 71°F Partly Sunny
Sat 71°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 73°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 73°F Partly Sunny
Wed 77°F Sunny
Thu 76°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Summit

Updated about 2 hours 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 · 285 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Kennedy Falls Strong · 35 cfs 83rd percentile
  4. 4 Twin Falls Strong · 52 cfs 81st percentile
  5. 5 Little Mashel Falls Moderate · 11 cfs 71st percentile
  6. 6 Wildcat Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 70th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Summit (4 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 Summit (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

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
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

21 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 48 Waterfalls Near Summit

Trixie Falls waterfall

Trixie Falls

36.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Basaltic Falls waterfall

Basaltic Falls

37.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Martha Falls waterfall

Martha Falls

37.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Mary Belle Falls waterfall

Mary Belle Falls

37.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

37.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft
Marie Falls waterfall

Marie Falls

45.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sylvia Falls waterfall

Sylvia Falls

2.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

46.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Summit

Are there free waterfalls near Summit?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Summit, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Summit?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Summit, including Christine Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Summit?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Summit?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Summit?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Summit?

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

Do any waterfalls near Summit require permits?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Summit require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Summit?

Yes, 46 waterfalls near Summit have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Summit?

The closest waterfall to Summit is Victor Falls, approximately 8.5 miles away.

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