This Epic Road Trip in Washington Hits 5 of the State’s Best Waterfalls

We’re starting off strong with Bridal Veil Falls, a 1,328-foot waterfall in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. There is a parking lot near the trailhead, which you will need a day pass to park in. The trail to Bridal Veil Falls is a 4.2-mile out-and-back trail that’s moderately challenging and worth the effort. 

This is one of the more popular waterfalls in Washington, so get there early if you want to beat the crowds.

Our next stop is Snoqualmie Falls, another of the most popular waterfalls in Washington. This 268-foot waterfall is less than an hour from Seattle and is a spectacular natural wonder that is also one of the most accessible. You can take a few different paths and trails to get a different perspective of the waterfall, so choose your own adventure and enjoy!

Twin Falls is only about 10 miles from Snoqualmie Falls, so don’t get too comfy in the car! The 2.6-mile hike only has 500 feet of elevation, and you’ll actually come across three waterfalls along the Twin Falls Trail: Upper Falls, Lower Falls, and another upstream cascade. Three waterfalls in one stop? Yes, please!

After a day full of waterfalls and a few miles of hiking under your belt, you might be fighting daylight to get through the rest of this list. This Lake Sawyer Getaway is the perfect spot to call home for a night. Keeping the water theme alive, this three-bedroom home in Black Diamond is right on Lake Sawyer and offers spectacular views.

Set your alarm and watch the sunrise from the deck. You won't regret it!

Day 2

Rise and shine, waterfall warriors. We've got at least two more waterfalls in Washington to see!

Clocking in at 69 feet, Christine Falls may not be the tallest waterfall in Washington, but it might just be the most mesmerizing. Located in Mt. Rainier National Park, you can also catch its nearby neighbor, Comet Falls, if you’ve got the time. 

The waterfall is perfectly framed by the Christine Falls Bridge, making it one of the most photographed spots in the state. Fun fact: the waterfall is named for Christine Van Trump, the daughter of one of the first climbers of Mount Rainier. 

Our last stop on this epic waterfall road trip in Washington brings us to Narada Falls. This dreamy cascade is also located within Mt. Rainier National Park, and it’s less than five miles from Christine Falls. This is another choose-your-own-adventure waterfall; Narada Falls is the largest waterfall accessible by car, so you can see the falls from the upper pullout or take one of the nature trails to catch a different view.

Narada Falls has two distinct tiers. The 159-foot upper tier and the 17-foot lower tier plunge into the pool below. Rainbows are a common sight here, which makes it a perfect spot to end this road trip!