Waterfalls around Seattle at a glance
There are 108 named waterfalls within 50 miles of downtown Seattle. The nearest is Waterwall, about 7.1 mi E in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the east: 84 of the 108. All of them are in Washington.
Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.
How far you have to drive
| Within | Named waterfalls |
|---|---|
| 10 miles of Seattle | 1 |
| 25 miles of Seattle | 12 |
| 50 miles of Seattle | 108 |
Well-known falls within reach of Seattle
Snoqualmie Falls (23 miE), Wallace Falls (37 miENE) and Franklin Falls (44 miESE) are among the best-known waterfalls within 50 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in Washington.
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Seattle
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterwall | 7.1 mi E | not recorded | Washington |
| North Fork Falls | 10 mi ESE | not recorded | Washington |
| Far Country Falls | 11 mi ESE | not recorded | Washington |
| Coal Creek Falls | 12 mi ESE | not recorded | Washington |
| Doughty Falls | 12 mi ESE | not recorded | Washington |
| Fifteenmile Waterfall | 18 mi ESE | not recorded | Washington |
| Dickerson Falls | 19 mi W | not recorded | Washington |
| McCauley Falls | 21 mi ENE | not recorded | King County, Washington |
| McKenna Falls | 22 mi WSW | not recorded | Kitsap County, Washington |
| Snoqualmie Falls | 23 mi E | 268 ft | King County, Washington |
| Sadie Falls | 24 mi ENE | 33 ft | Washington |
| Cherry Creek Falls | 24 mi ENE | 82 ft | Washington |
| Upper Cherry Creek Falls | 26 mi ENE | 26 ft | Washington |
| Ozimandias Falls | 27 mi ENE | 33 ft | Washington |
| Youngs Creek Falls | 27 mi ENE | 26 ft | Washington |
Tallest recorded waterfalls near Seattle
Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 50 of the 108 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.
| Waterfall | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridal Veil Falls-Mine Cascade | 1,291 ft | 38 mi ENE |
| Big Heart Falls | 1,262 ft | 47 mi E |
| Otter Falls | 1,200 ft | 40 mi E |
| Shoestring Falls | 984 ft | 47 mi E |
| Rampart Falls | 644 ft | 48 mi ESE |
| Malachite Falls | 600 ft | 47 mi E |
| Engle Falls | 489 ft | 45 mi E |
| Tin Cup Joe Falls | 463 ft | 40 mi E |
| Angeline Falls | 424 ft | 48 mi E |
| Sunray Falls | 394 ft | 47 mi E |
Counties with the most falls near Seattle
King County, WA (10), Snohomish County, WA (10), Pierce County, WA (4), Kitsap County, WA (1) and Mason County, WA (1). County is from the USGS record, so falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap are not counted here.
Before you go
The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.
Waterfalls near other cities: Portland, Spokane, Eugene, Bend.