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 kayak the Clear Fork of the Co...
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.
Waterfalls
| Name | Height | Form | Source | Access | Best Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Height | Form | Source | Access | Best Flow |
| Carter Falls | 53 ft. | Plunge | Paradise River | Moderate Hike | Year Round |
| Chenuis Falls | 287 ft. | Steep Cascade | Chenuis Creek | Easy Hike | Winter - Spring |
| Christine Falls | 69 ft. | Tiered Plunges | Van Trump Creek | Car | Year Round |
| Comet Falls | 462 ft. | Tiered Plunges | Van Trump Creek | Moderate Hike | May - July |
| Covel Creek Falls | 75 ft. | Segmented Plunges | Covell Creek | Moderate Hike | Spring |
| Denman Falls | 141 ft. | Plunge | Saint Andrews Creek | Long Hike / Mtn Bike | May - August |
| Fairy Falls | 680 ft. | Tiered Horsetail | N/A | Difficult/Discouraged | May-August |
| Goat Falls | 10 ft. | Plunge | Goat Creek | Easy Hike | Year Round |
| Ipsut Falls | 60 ft. | Tiered Horsetails | Ipsut Creek | Moderate Hike/Bike | Spring - Summer |
| Kautz Creek Falls | 400 ft. | Tiered Plunges | Kautz Creek | Difficult Hike | June - October |
| Lava Creek Falls | 250 ft. | Horsetail | Cowlitz River | Easy/Roadside Access | May-August |
| Little Mashel Falls | 120 ft. | Veiling Horsetail | Little Mashel River | Moderate Hike | Winter - Spring |
| Madcap Falls | 34 ft. | Gradual Cascade | Paradise River | Moderate Hike | May - August |
| Myrtle Falls | 72 ft. | Horsetail | Edith Creek | Easy Hike | Summer |
| Narada Falls | 176 ft. | Horsetail | Paradise River | Car | Year Round |
| Ranger Falls | 172 ft. | Tiered Horsetails | Ranger Creek | Moderate Hike | Winter - Spring |
| Ruby Falls | 52 ft. | Tiered Plunges | Paradise River | Easy / Roadside Access | Year-round |
| Skookum Falls | 250 ft. | Tiered Horsetails | Skookum Creek | Car or Easy Hike | April - July |
| Sluiskin Falls | 155 ft. | Horsetail | Paradise River | Moderate Hike | June - August |
| Snoquera Falls | 400 ft. | Tiered Plunges | Snoquera Creek | Moderate Hike | April - July |
| Spray Falls | 354 ft. | Veiling Horsetail | Spray Creek | Moderate Hike | May-September |
