Notable waterfall · Lewis, Washington
Madcap Falls
Madcap Falls is a waterfall in Lewis, Washington.
Madcap 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 Madcap 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 Madcap Falls — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 46.76502, -121.76921. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Madcap Falls
- Eagle Peak · viewpoint · Lewis · ~2 km · Must-see
- Chutla Peak · viewpoint · Lewis · ~2 km · Must-see
- Lane Peak · viewpoint · Lewis · ~2 km · Must-see
- Christine Falls · waterfall · Pierce · ~2 km · Must-see
- Wahpenayo Peak · viewpoint · Lewis · ~3 km · Must-see
- Denman Peak · viewpoint · Lewis · ~3 km · Must-see
- Plummer Peak · viewpoint · Lewis · ~3 km · Must-see
- Pinnacle Peak · viewpoint · Lewis · ~4 km · Must-see
- Pinnacle Glacier · viewpoint · Lewis · ~4 km · Must-see
- The Castle · viewpoint · Lewis · ~4 km · Must-see
- Unicorn Glacier · viewpoint · Lewis · ~7 km · Must-see
- Bench Lake · lake · Lewis · ~7 km · Must-see
- West Unicorn Peak · viewpoint · Lewis · ~7 km · Must-see
- Snow Lake · lake · Lewis · ~7 km · Must-see
- Kiya Lake · lake · Pierce · ~7 km · Must-see
- Iron Mountain · viewpoint · Pierce · ~7 km · Must-see
- Unicorn Peak · viewpoint · Lewis · ~7 km · Must-see
- Pyramid Peak · viewpoint · Pierce · ~7 km · Must-see
Other waterfalls near Madcap Falls
- Christine Falls · waterfall · Pierce · ~2 km · Must-see
- Myrtle Falls Mt. Rainier · waterfall · Pierce · ~9 km · Must-see
- Walupt Creek Falls · waterfall · Lewis · ~53 km · Must-see
- Palouse to Cascades State Park - Cascade Tunnel · waterfall · King · ~95 km · Must-see
- Twin Falls (Upper) · waterfall · King · ~95 km · Must-see
- Denny Camp Falls · waterfall · King · ~96 km · Must-see
- Squak Mountain Waterfall · waterfall · King · ~106 km · Must-see
- Snoqualmie Falls · waterfall · King · ~108 km · Must-see
- Big Heart Falls · waterfall · King · ~122 km · Must-see
- Angeline Falls · waterfall · King · ~122 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Madcap Falls flowing now?
No visitor has reported the water flow status for Madcap Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Madcap 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 Madcap Falls?
Nearby: Eagle Peak (viewpoint, 2 km), Chutla Peak (viewpoint, 2 km), Lane Peak (viewpoint, 2 km), Christine Falls (waterfall, 2 km), Wahpenayo Peak (viewpoint, 3 km), Denman Peak (viewpoint, 3 km).
Is Madcap Falls worth visiting?
Madcap Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Washington on Spotwander.