Lava Creek Falls
Lava Creek Falls ...
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 |
Ipsut Falls
Ipsut Falls ...
Covel Creek Falls
Covel Creek Falls ...
Goat Falls
Goat Falls ...
Little Mashel Falls
Little Mashel Falls ...
Kautz Creek Falls
Kautz Creek Falls ...
Skookum Falls
Skookum Falls ...
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
Ruby Falls ...
Sluiskin Falls
Sluiskin Falls ...
Chenuis Falls
Chenuis Falls ...
Spray Falls
Hiking to Spray Falls, witness incredible beauty even before reaching these mighty falls. This one is a must on the ...
Christine Falls
Some of the prettiest and most easily accessible falls in Mt. Rainier National Park, Christine Falls offers a charming intimate ...
Narada Falls
To visit Narada Falls from the Nisqually Entrance to the park, follow the road 14 miles to a signed viewpoint and parking lot. Follow a short trail for full views of the falls. ...
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 ...
Hike to 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 ...
Ranger Falls
Ranger Falls, The 4-mile walk through the moderate rainforest is an incredible experience in itself, even before reaching beautiful Ranger Falls in the Carbon River corner of the park. ...
Myrtle Falls
Myrtle Falls ...
