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.
| Waterfall Name | Height | Form | Stream | Accessibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chenuis Falls | 287 feet | Steep Cascade | Chenuis Creek | Easy Hike |
| Ipsut Falls | 60 feet | Tiered Horsetails | Ipsut Creek | Moderate Hike/Bike |
| Ranger Falls | 172 feet | Tiered Horsetails | Ranger Creek | Moderate Hike |
| Spray Falls | 354 feet | Veiling Horsetail | Spray Creek | Moderate Hike |
| Waterfall Name | Height | Form | Stream | Accessibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Falls | 53 feet | Plunge | Paradise River | Moderate Hike |
| Christine Falls | 69 feet | Tiered Plunges | Van Trump Creek | Car |
| Comet Falls | 462 feet | Tiered Plunges | Van Trump Creek | Moderate Hike |
| Covel Creek Falls | 75 feet | Segmented Plunges | Covell Creek | Moderate Hike |
| Denman Falls | 141 feet | Plunge | Saint Andrews Creek | Long Hike / Mtn Bike |
| Fairy Falls | 680 feet | Tiered Horsetail | N/A | Difficult/Discouraged |
| Kautz Creek Falls | 400 feet | Tiered Plunges | Kautz Creek | Difficult Hike |
| Little Mashel Falls | 120 feet | Veiling Horsetail | Little Mashel River | Moderate Hike |
| Madcap Falls | 34 feet | Gradual Cascade | Paradise River | Moderate Hike |
| Waterfall Name | Height | Form | Stream | Accessibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Falls | 72 feet | Horsetail | Edith Creek | Easy Hike |
| Narada Falls | 176 feet | Horsetail | Paradise River | Car |
| Ruby Falls | 52 Feet | Tiered Plunges | Paradise River | Easy / Roadside Access |
| Sluiskin Falls | 155 feet | Horsetail | Paradise River | Moderate Hike |
| Waterfall Name | Height | Form | Stream | Accessibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goat Falls | 10 feet | Plunge | Goat Creek | Easy Hike |
| Skookum Falls | 250 feet | Tiered Horsetails | Skookum Creek | Car or Easy Hike |
| Snoquera Falls | 400 feet | Tiered Plunges | Snoquera Creek | Moderate Hike |