Christine Falls
Some of the prettiest and most easily accessible falls in Mt. Rainier National Park, Christine Falls offers a charming intimate ...
The mesmerizing sight of a never-ending column of water. The beauty and power in the roar of the falls. Because Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the lower 48 states, the park alone is home to over 150 waterfalls, many over 300 feet in height. The 25 active glaciers also power a similar density of waterfalls outside the park boundaries.
Many of these waterfalls can be seen from a roadside viewpoint while others are the reward of a day hike. Some are pretty and bubbly, others thunder with power. This list outlines those falls accessible and worthy of a visit. The list is growing, so check back as we add more falls.
| wdt_ID | Name | Height | Form | Source | Access | Best Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carter Falls | 53 ft. | Plunge | Paradise River | Moderate Hike | Year Round |
| 2 | Chenuis Falls | 287 ft. | Steep Cascade | Chenuis Creek | Easy Hike | Winter - Spring |
| 3 | Christine Falls | 69 ft. | Tiered Plunges | Van Trump Creek | Car | Year Round |
| 4 | Comet Falls | 462 ft. | Tiered Plunges | Van Trump Creek | Moderate Hike | May - July |
| 5 | Covel Creek Falls | 75 ft. | Segmented Plunges | Covell Creek | Moderate Hike | Spring |
| 6 | Denman Falls | 141 ft. | Plunge | Saint Andrews Creek | Long Hike / Mtn Bike | May - August |
| 7 | Fairy Falls | 680 ft. | Tiered Horsetail | N/A | Difficult/Discouraged | May-August |
| 8 | Goat Falls | 10 ft. | Plunge | Goat Creek | Easy Hike | Year Round |
| 9 | Ipsut Falls | 60 ft. | Tiered Horsetails | Ipsut Creek | Moderate Hike/Bike | Spring - Summer |
| 10 | Kautz Creek Falls | 400 ft. | Tiered Plunges | Kautz Creek | Difficult Hike | June - October |
| Name | Height | Form | Source | Access | Best Flow |
Narada Falls
This magical waterfall – and popular Mt. Rainier tourist attraction – is located on the road from Longmire to Paradise, ...
Snoquera Falls
At 400 feet, Snoquera Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls on the north side of Mt. Rainier National Park. ...
Comet Falls
The drama of the falls, along with its easy access make Comet Falls one of the park’s most popular waterfalls. ...
Carter Falls at Mount Rainier
Semi-hidden Carter Falls is especially enjoyable on a hot day as the Nisqually River Trail leading to it, is ...
Madcap Falls
Madcap Falls is a small 34-foot high gradual cascade located a short distance downstream from Tatoosh Creek on the Paradise ...
Denman Falls
Denman Falls is a spectacular waterfall accessed from the West Side Road inside Mt. Rainier National Park. The waterfall is ...
Lava Creek Falls
If you’ve never seen Lava Creek Falls you’re not alone. These falls are known to waterfall experts and kayakers who ...
Ipsut Falls
Situated in lush, cool, old-growth forests, Ipsut Falls is certainly a picturesque place, but not considered a destination hike. The ...
Covel Creek Falls
This is one of the more unique waterfalls in the South Cascades. You not only get to see the waterfall ...
Goat Falls
The best time to visit this wonderful waterfall is in May and June, when the deep snowmelt turns a mild-mannered ...
Little Mashel Falls
Nothing is little about this waterfall. A veiling horsetail falls of 120 feet, this is the highest of a series ...
Kautz Creek Falls
If you’ve ever wondered why Kautz Creek is so muddy you can blame that on the Kautz Glacier high on ...
Skookum Falls
Although 250 foot Skookum Falls is spectacular from a viewpoint on Highway 410, the hikes that get you close to ...
Fairy Falls
Famous photographers, including Asasel Curtis, photographed the waterfall in the early 19th century. Originally estimated to be 1,000 feet tall, 680 feet is more accurate... ...
Ruby Falls
One wonders if this waterfall was named for a lady as several waterfalls inside the park have been named for ...
Sluiskin Falls
Sluiskin Falls is considered by many to be the best waterfall in the Paradise basin. It is named to honor ...
Chenuis Falls
Chenuis Falls has a remote feel tucked away in the Carbon River Rainforest area of the park, though it’s not ...
Ranger Falls
The 4-mile walk through moderate rainforest is an incredible experience in itself, even before reaching beautiful Ranger Falls in the ...
Spray Falls
Hiking to Spray Falls, witness incredible beauty even before reaching these mighty falls. This one is a must on the ...
Myrtle Falls
If you can tear your eyes away from the view of Mount Rainier at Paradise there’s another nearby attraction: 72 ...
