Waterfall Hikes Near Tanglewilde, WA

6,407 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Tanglewilde? There are 23 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Tanglewilde. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 47.0512°N, -122.7809°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Tanglewilde

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

2 of 23 waterfalls near Tanglewilde are flowing strongly today

Alice Falls Moderate Cress Falls Moderate Van Horn Falls Moderate Cataract Falls Barely Flowing Denman Falls Barely Flowing Ethania Falls Barely Flowing Giant Falls Barely Flowing Larrupin Falls Barely Flowing Spray Falls Barely Flowing Cedar Creek Falls Strong Chenuis Falls Barely Flowing Ipsut Falls Barely Flowing Ranger Falls Barely Flowing Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Fisk Falls Moderate Kennedy Falls Moderate Lilliwaup Falls Moderate Little Mashel Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate McKenna Falls Moderate Mima Falls Roaring Wildcat Falls Moderate Victor Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Tod 72°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 70°F Partly Sunny
Tue 74°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 80°F Sunny
Thu 78°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 72°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Tanglewilde

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mima Falls Roaring · 385 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Cedar Creek Falls Strong · 368 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Fisk Falls Moderate · 41 cfs 70th percentile
  4. 4 Lilliwaup Falls Moderate · 173 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 McKenna Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 54th percentile
  6. 6 Little Mashel Falls Moderate · 11 cfs 54th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Tanglewilde (1 waterfall)

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 Tanglewilde (11 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
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

21 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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

All 23 Waterfalls Near Tanglewilde

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

McKenna Falls

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

Deschutes Falls

21 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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
Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

16.1 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.2 miles 300 ft
Lilliwaup Falls waterfall

Lilliwaup Falls

17.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Tanglewilde

Are there free waterfalls near Tanglewilde?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Tanglewilde?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Tanglewilde, including Cedar Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Tanglewilde?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Tanglewilde, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Tanglewilde?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Tanglewilde, including Cataract Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Tanglewilde?

The shortest waterfall hike near Tanglewilde is Alice Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Tanglewilde?

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

Do any waterfalls near Tanglewilde require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Tanglewilde require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Tanglewilde?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Tanglewilde have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Tanglewilde?

The closest waterfall to Tanglewilde is Kennedy Falls, approximately 15.9 miles away.

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