Waterfall Hikes Near Wilkeson, WA

463 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
64 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Wilkeson is the last real town on the road toward Mount Rainier's Carbon River entrance, which puts the park falls at its doorstep. Ranger Falls runs 4 miles round trip. Chenuis is a flatter 8.4 miles up the old river road. Spray Falls on the Mowich side drops 354 feet and costs 6 miles of walking with 1,300 feet of gain. Closer in, Victor Falls near Bonney Lake takes a tenth of a mile, dogs welcome. Sixty-four falls show up within fifty miles.

Located at 47.1033°N, -122.0494°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Wilkeson

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

64 of 64 gauged

14 of 64 waterfalls near Wilkeson 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 Cougar Falls Barely Flowing Fairy Falls Barely Flowing Fish Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Grant Purcell Falls Barely Flowing Jennings 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 Silver 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 Stafford 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 Harmony Falls Moderate Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Devil Creek Falls Strong Horsetail Falls Strong West Quartz Creek Falls Strong Union Creek Falls Strong Dingford Creek Falls Roaring Franklin Falls Roaring Keekwulee Falls Roaring Snowshoe Falls Roaring Kennedy Falls Strong Little Mashel Falls Moderate Loowit Falls Strong Paradise Falls Strong McCauley Falls Moderate Otter Falls Roaring Wildcat Falls Moderate Victor Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Strong Snoqualmie Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 68°F

Aft 68°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 67°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 70°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Lab 68°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 71°F Partly Sunny
Wed 79°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 77°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Wilkeson

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Dingford Creek Falls Roaring · 174 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Snoqualmie Falls Roaring · 438 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Franklin Falls Roaring · 34 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Keekwulee Falls Roaring · 34 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Snowshoe Falls Roaring · 34 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Otter Falls Roaring · 232 cfs 96th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Wilkeson (6 waterfalls)

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Wilkeson (28 waterfalls)

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Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

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

Cataract Falls

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

All 64 Waterfalls Near Wilkeson

Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

5.6 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

Wildcat Falls

13.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 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
Little Mashel Falls waterfall

Little Mashel Falls

13.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft
Garda Falls waterfall

Garda Falls

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

Affi Falls

25.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pearl Falls waterfall CC

Pearl Falls

34.1 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Comet Falls waterfall

Comet Falls

35.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,250 ft
Christine Falls waterfall

Christine Falls

36 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Wilkeson

Are there free waterfalls near Wilkeson?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Wilkeson, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Wilkeson?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Wilkeson, including Christine Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Wilkeson?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Wilkeson, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Wilkeson?

There are 42 kid-friendly waterfalls near Wilkeson, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Wilkeson?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Wilkeson?

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

Do any waterfalls near Wilkeson require permits?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Wilkeson require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Wilkeson?

Yes, 63 waterfalls near Wilkeson have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Wilkeson?

The closest waterfall to Wilkeson is Victor Falls, approximately 8 miles away.

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