Waterfall Hikes Near Vashon, WA

10,939 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

From Vashon every waterfall day starts in a ferry line. Ride toward the mainland and you can reach Snoqualmie Falls, 268 feet of it, with an easy mile and a half of walking. Twin Falls along I-90 covers 3.6 miles and 500 feet of gain. The south dock opens different country. Victor Falls, a 70-footer out by Bonney Lake, hardly asks for a walk, and Little Mashel near Eatonville stretches the day to 5.3 miles. Dogs travel fine on all of these trails. Seventeen falls sit within fifty miles of the island.

Located at 47.4122°N, -122.4726°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Vashon

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

17 waterfalls near Vashon have live flow data today

Chenuis Falls Barely Flowing Ipsut Falls Barely Flowing Ranger Falls Barely Flowing Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Dingford Creek Falls Barely Flowing Franklin Falls Barely Flowing Keekwulee Falls Barely Flowing Snowshoe Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Low Lilliwaup Falls Moderate Little Mashel Falls Barely Flowing McCauley Falls Barely Flowing McKenna Falls Low Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Victor Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Snoqualmie Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 56°F

Wed 56°F Patchy Fog then Light Rain Likely
Thu 56°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 54°F Light Rain
Sat 60°F Chance Light Rain
Sun 56°F Light Rain Likely
Mon 55°F Chance Light Rain
Tue 56°F Light Rain Likely

Flowing best right now near Vashon

Updated 26 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Lilliwaup Falls Moderate · 265 cfs 61st percentile
  2. 2 Kennedy Falls Low · 38 cfs 12th percentile
  3. 3 Victor Falls Barely Flowing · 358 cfs 6th percentile
  4. 4 Chenuis Falls Barely Flowing · 65 cfs 3rd percentile
  5. 5 Ranger Falls Barely Flowing · 65 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Ipsut Falls Barely Flowing · 65 cfs 3rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Vashon (6 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.

Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

25 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

32.2 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Snoqualmie Falls waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

33.2 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Vashon (11 waterfalls)

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

Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

34.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Vashon

LiDAR terrain view around McKenna Falls in Washington, about 147 feet of drop LiDAR

McKenna Falls

18.9 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

25 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Lilliwaup Falls waterfall

Lilliwaup Falls

30.1 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

32.2 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Snoqualmie Falls waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

33.2 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

34.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Wildcat Falls in Washington, about 230 feet of drop LiDAR

Wildcat Falls

35.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Little Mashel Falls waterfall

Little Mashel Falls

36 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft
LiDAR terrain view around McCauley Falls in Washington, about 311 feet of drop LiDAR

McCauley Falls

39.2 miles away
Washington
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

44 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft
Keekwulee Falls waterfall

Keekwulee Falls

44 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Snowshoe Falls waterfall

Snowshoe Falls

44.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Franklin Falls waterfall

Franklin Falls

44.6 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.0 miles 400 ft
Ranger Falls waterfall

Ranger Falls

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

Chenuis Falls

47.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
8.4 miles 300 ft
Dingford Creek Falls waterfall

Dingford Creek Falls

48 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Ipsut Falls waterfall

Ipsut Falls

48.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
5.0 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Vashon

Are there free waterfalls near Vashon?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Vashon, including Deschutes Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Vashon?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Vashon, including Deschutes Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Vashon?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Vashon, including Deschutes Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Vashon?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Vashon, including Chenuis Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Vashon?

The shortest waterfall hike near Vashon is Chenuis Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Vashon?

The tallest waterfall near Vashon is Snoqualmie Falls at 268 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Vashon require permits?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Vashon require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Vashon?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Vashon have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Vashon?

The closest waterfall to Vashon is McKenna Falls, approximately 18.9 miles away.

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