With all due respect to TLC, chasing waterfalls is a pretty great pastime here in the Pacific Northwest. Washington is home to hundreds and hundreds of known waterfalls, but many of them lie at the end of some pretty treacherous trails. Luckily, there are plenty you can access with not much effort at all. These six waterfalls are particularly easy to access, so you can bring your entire family along! Have you ever caught yourself wondering where the best waterfalls in Washington are located? Well, this list should help.

1. Snoqualmie Falls

The massive Snoqualmie Falls is visible from the street, and reaching it requires no hiking at all. Still, if you go beyond the viewpoint at the top, you can walk about 1.5 miles on nature trails around it. Not only is this beauty breathtaking, it happens to be about 100 feet higher than Niagara Falls as well. It's also considered one of the best falls in Washington.

Have you heard the history of Snoqualmie Falls, near Seattle, Washington? Learn more about it in our video:

2. Palouse Falls

What would a summer be without a trip to Washington's official state waterfall? Palouse State Park is breathtaking, and it's so remote you may not even feel like you're in Washington anymore. The waterfall is less than a mile from the parking lot, so this is a perfect day trip for the whole family. It's one of the best easy waterfall hikes in Washington.

3. Franklin Falls

The beautiful Franklin Falls Trail is located just off I-90 near North Bend. The hike is about two miles round-trip, but it's nice, easy, family-friendly terrain. And the visual reward is worth it.

4. Myrtle Falls

Mount Rainier National Park is an iconic part of Washington, and the Myrtle Falls Trail is one of its most breathtaking hikes. While the waterfall itself is lovely, it's the backdrop of Mount Rainier that makes it amazing. Best of all, this trail is only about one mile round-trip. What an easy hike with a waterfall!

5. Silver Falls

Silver Falls is also located in the Mount Rainier National Park scenic area. The three-mile loop might be a little lengthy for tiny hikers, but older children (and kids at heart) tend to love it. You will love Silver Falls, one of the best falls in Washington.

6. Tumwater Falls

If you live near the historic little city of Tumwater, you've got a beautiful waterfall that's practically in your backyard. Located at Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls, the cascade is surrounded by a 15-acre park. This is a popular place to see the local salmon run from August through October.

Work some local waterfall hikes into your schedule; they'll make you appreciate the unique beauty of our beautiful state! If you need detailed maps of these waterfall hikes, give AllTrails+ a try. Do you think these are the best waterfalls in Washington? Would you add any? Let us know in the comments!

Then, check out our ultimate Washington waterfalls road trip. We had a blast planning out this trip for you!

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