There's no better way to reward yourself after a long hike on a hot summer day than reaching an oasis of cascading water at the end of the trail. Between California, Oregon, and Washington, there are hundreds of beautiful waterfalls to explore. So take a look at our list of West Coast waterfalls and start making your plans.
1. Latourell Falls, OR
Distance: 2.4 mile round trip | Height: 250 feet | Learn more.
Photo: Michael Matti
2. McWay Falls, CA
Distance: 0.6 mile round trip | Height: 80 feet | Learn more.
Photo: Stephen Bellrichard
3. Racehorse Falls, WA
Distance: 0.5 mile round trip | Height: 140 feet | Learn more.
Photo: Stephen Bellrichard
4. Koosah Falls, OR
Distance: 2.6 mile round trip | Height: 70 feet | Learn more.
Photo: Eric Johnson
5. Multnomah Falls, OR
Distance: 2.6 mile round trip | Height: 627 feet | Learn more.
Photo: Michael Matti
6. Frankling Falls, WA
Distance: 2 mile round trip | Height: 135 feet | Learn more.
Photo: Michael Matti
7. Marion Falls, OR
Distance: 5 mile round trip | Height: 92 feet | Learn more.
Photo: Richard Bacon
8. Palouse Falls, WA
Distance: 0.25 mile round trip | Height: 198 feet | Learn more.
Photo: Mitch Pittman
9. Upper Yosemite Falls, CA
Distance: 6-8 mile round trip | Height: 675 feet | Learn more.
Photo: Tiffany Nguyen
10. Snoqualmie Falls, WA
Distance: 0.25 mile round trip | Height: 270 feet | Learn more.
Photo: Beau Ramsey
11. Falls Creek Falls, WA
Distance: 4 mile round trip | Height: 220 feet | Learn more.
Photo: Angela Service
12. Tumalo Falls, OR
Distance: 1 mile round trip | Height: 89 feet | Learn more.
Photo: Dan Moe
13. Watson Falls, OR
Distance: 0.6 mile round trip | Height: 272 feet | Learn more.
Photo: Eric Johnson
14. Alamere Falls, CA
Distance: 8.4 mile round trip | Height: 40 feet | Learn more.
Photo: Brian Heifferon
15. Spirit Falls, WA
Distance: 1.5 mile round trip | Height: 214 feet | Learn more.
Photo: Angela Service
16. Wahclella Falls, OR
Distance: 2 mile round trip | Height: 65 feet | Learn more.
Photo: Vic Garcia
17. Linton Falls, OR
Distance: 4 mile round trip | Height: 615 feet | Learn more.
Photo: Elliot Kramer
18. Toketee Falls, OR
Distance: 0.8 mile round trip | Height: 85 feet | Learn more.
Photo: Eric Johnson