The West Coast's 25 Best Waterfalls
Explore these raging cascades.
El Niño is in full effect and has restored many waterfalls that were all but dry back to their former glory. Between Washington, Oregon, and California, you could say that the West Coast has no shortage of waterfalls. So take a look at our list of 25 of the best waterfalls in the west, rally the crew, pack up the adventure mobile, and hit the road.
1. Koosah Falls, OR
Distance: 2.6 mile round trip | Height: 70 feet | Learn more
2. McWay Falls, CA
Distance: <1 mile round trip | Height: 80 feet | Learn more
3. Latourell Falls, OR
Distance: <1 mile round trip | Height: 250 feet | Learn more
4. Multnomah Falls, OR
Distance: 2.6 mile round trip | Height: 627 feet | Learn more
5. Marion Falls, OR
Distance: 5 mile round trip | Height: 92 feet | Learn more
6. Nojoqui Falls, CA
Distance: <1 mile round trip | Height: 80 feet | Learn more
7. Palouse Falls, WA
Distance: <1 mile round trip | Height: 198 feet | Learn more
8. Burney Falls, CA
Distance: 1.3 mile round trip | Height: 129 feet | Learn more
9. Racehorse Falls, WA
Distance: <1 mile round trip | Height: 140 feet | Learn more
10. Upper Yosemite Falls, CA
Distance: 6-8 mile round trip | Height: 675 feet | Learn more
11. Proxy Falls, OR
Distance: 1 mile round trip | Height: 226 feet | Learn more
12. Franklin Falls, WA
Distance: 2 mile round trip | Height: 135 feet | Learn more
13. Snoqualmie Falls, WA
Distance: <1 mile round trip | Height: 270 feet | Learn more
14. Falls Creek Falls, WA
Distance: 4 mile round trip | Height: 220 feet | Learn more
15. Tumalo Falls, OR
Distance: 1 mile round trip | Height: 89 feet | Learn more
16. Twin Falls, WA
Distance: 3 mile round trip | Height: 70 feet | Learn more
17. Watson Falls, OR
Distance: <1 mile round trip | Height: 272 feet | Learn more
18. Wahclella Falls, OR
Distance: 2 mile round trip | Height: 65 feet | Learn more
19. Waterwheel Falls, CA
Distance: 18 mile round trip | Height: 30 feet | Learn more
20. Linton Falls, OR
Distance: 4 mile round trip | Height: 615 feet | Learn more
21. Alamere Falls, CA
Distance: 8.4 mile round trip | Height: 40 feet | Learn more
Photo: Brian Heifferon
22. Spirit Falls, WA
Distance: 1.5 mile round trip | Height: 214 feet | Learn more
23. Toketee Falls, OR
Distance: <1 mile round trip | Height: 85 feet | Learn more
24. Abiqua Falls, OR
Distance: 1 mile round trip | Height: 92 feet | Learn more
25. Grizzly Falls, CA
Distance: 14 mile round trip | Height: 600 feet | Learn more
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