Chenuis Falls
Washington · height not recorded · Mount Rainier National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
Right now
This Afternoon
46°F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
36°F
Partly Cloudy
Today's daylight
Sunrise 5:30 AM · Sunset 8:37 PM · 15h 8m
Snapshot built 2d ago. Sources: NWS SEW.
No verified photo yet
Chenuis Falls is a waterfall in Pierce County, Washington. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
When to go (from the climate data, not our opinion)
Monthly averages from Open-Meteo's reanalysis dataset (2020–2024). Highlighted months are when we think the waterfall is at its best — but the numbers are the numbers regardless.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip (in) | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 32 | 11.5 | 16 |
| Feb | 41 | 29 | 9.5 | 16.6 |
| Mar | 44 | 30 | 5 | 16 |
| Apr | 49 | 33 | 5.8 | 12.8 |
| May | 57 | 41 | 5.4 | 3.4 |
| Jun | 63 | 47 | 4.2 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 72 | 54 | 0.8 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 54 | 1.4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 51 | 3.2 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 43 | 6 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 47 | 34 | 10.1 | 11.2 |
| Dec | 43 | 32 | 10 | 17 |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API · ERA5 reanalysis 2020–2024.
Compare to nearby falls
If this one isn't the right fit, here's how it stacks up against the closest documented falls. Every column is filterable on the site — not buried in 13,000 reviews.
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chenuis Falls (this page) | — | — | — | N | — |
| Ranger Falls | 1 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Ipsut Falls | 2 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Alice Falls | 3 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Cataract Falls | 4 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Cataract Falls | 4 mi | — | — | N | — |
Questions visitors ask about Chenuis Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
Is Chenuis Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Chenuis Falls is inside Mount Rainier National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Chenuis Falls?
No — dogs are not allowed on trails here. Most National Park trails prohibit pets to protect wildlife. Service animals are an exception per ADA.
How far is Chenuis Falls from a major city?
Chenuis Falls is 14 miles from Buckley (about 21 minutes' drive).
More waterfalls in Washington
Where it is
46.9932, -121.8422
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikidata (Q108544571)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108544571
GeoNames (5789877)
https://www.geonames.org/5789877/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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