Kanim Falls
Washington · 280-foot drop · Alpine Lakes Wilderness · Last verified 2026-05-15
Flow at Kanim Falls is light today (19 cfs) — visit for the geology, not the volume.
Right now
Streamflow
18.5 cfs
PHELPS CREEK BLW UNNAMED · 1h ago
Overnight
45°F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
65°F
Sunny
Today's daylight
Sunrise 5:07 AM · Sunset 9:04 PM · 15h 57m
Snapshot built 8m ago. Sources: USGS · NWS SEW.
No verified photo yet
Kanim Falls is a waterfall in Washington. It drops roughly 280 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Kanim Falls is the major waterfall on the North Fork of the Snoqualmie River. It is located at the outlet of Lake Kanim and is near the source of the North Fork of the Snoqualmie River. The falls were named after Chief Jerry Kanim who was the leader of Snoqualmie people.
Is the water flowing right now?
Most waterfall sites don't tell you this. The waterfall itself is almost never gauged, but a USGS streamgage in the same watershed can tell you whether snowmelt has started, peaked, or run dry.
USGS gage 12147680 · 6.1 mi away
PHELPS CREEK BLW UNNAMED TRIB NR INDEX, WA
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30-day streamflow
Above 30-day average↻ Same date last year: 5.7 cfs · 506% of last year — significantly wetter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanim Falls (this page) | — | 280 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Goat Creek Falls | 2 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Milwawkie Falls | 3 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Borderline Falls | 3 mi | 20 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Immigration Falls | 4 mi | 20 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Otter Falls | 5 mi | 1,200 ft | — | Y | Free |
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- Hard Scrabble Falls280 ft
- Buttermilk Falls279 ft
- Goat Falls282 ft
- Tribulation Falls277 ft
- Salt Creek Falls286 ft
Questions visitors ask about Kanim Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Kanim Falls?
Kanim Falls is 280 feet (85.3 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Kanim Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Kanim Falls is inside Alpine Lakes Wilderness. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Kanim Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Alpine Lakes Wilderness permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Kanim Falls?
No entrance fee. Alpine Lakes Wilderness is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Kanim Falls from a major city?
Kanim Falls is 7 miles from Baring (about 11 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
47.6618, -121.4845
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanim_Falls
Wikidata (Q37975)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37975
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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