Notable waterfall · Snohomish, Washington
Olney Falls
Olney Falls is a waterfall in Snohomish, Washington.
Olney Falls: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Olney Falls
Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Olney Falls — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 47.87842, -121.71787. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Olney Falls
- Culmback Dam · lake · Snohomish · ~14 km · Must-see
- Mount Persis · viewpoint · Snohomish · ~16 km · Must-see
- Bridal Veil Falls Trail · waterfall · Snohomish · ~17 km · Must-see
- Sunset Falls · waterfall · Snohomish · ~19 km · Must-see
- Lake Serene · lake · Snohomish · ~19 km · Must-see
- Mount Index · viewpoint · King · ~19 km · Must-see
- Mount Pilchuck State Park · sanctuary · Snohomish · ~25 km · Must-see
- Mount Pilchuck · viewpoint · Snohomish · ~26 km · Must-see
- Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · sanctuary · Snohomish · ~26 km · Must-see
- Vesper Peak · viewpoint · Snohomish · ~26 km · Must-see
- Gunn Peak · viewpoint · Snohomish · ~27 km · Must-see
- Gothic Peak · viewpoint · Snohomish · ~27 km · Must-see
- Heather Lake · lake · Snohomish · ~27 km · Must-see
- Morning Star Peak · viewpoint · Snohomish · ~27 km · Must-see
- Foggy Lake · lake · Snohomish · ~28 km · Must-see
- Sperry Peak · viewpoint · Snohomish · ~28 km · Must-see
- Del Campo Peak · viewpoint · Snohomish · ~28 km · Must-see
- Big Four Mountain · viewpoint · Snohomish · ~29 km · Must-see
Other waterfalls near Olney Falls
- Bridal Veil Falls Trail · waterfall · Snohomish · ~17 km · Must-see
- Sunset Falls · waterfall · Snohomish · ~19 km · Must-see
- Kanim Falls · waterfall · King · ~37 km · Must-see
- Snoqualmie Falls · waterfall · King · ~48 km · Must-see
- Deception Falls · waterfall · King · ~54 km · Must-see
- Big Heart Falls · waterfall · King · ~55 km · Must-see
- Angeline Falls · waterfall · King · ~56 km · Must-see
- Twin Falls (Upper) · waterfall · King · ~60 km · Must-see
- Squak Mountain Waterfall · waterfall · King · ~61 km · Must-see
- Palouse to Cascades State Park - Cascade Tunnel · waterfall · King · ~66 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Olney Falls flowing now?
No visitor has reported the water flow status for Olney Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Olney Falls?
July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Olney Falls?
Nearby: Culmback Dam (lake, 14 km), Mount Persis (viewpoint, 16 km), Bridal Veil Falls Trail (waterfall, 17 km), Sunset Falls (waterfall, 19 km), Lake Serene (lake, 19 km), Mount Index (viewpoint, 19 km).
Is Olney Falls worth visiting?
Olney Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Washington on Spotwander.