Waterfall Hikes Near Hillsboro, OR

106,612 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
70 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

West of Hillsboro the farmland gives way to the Coast Range, and that is where the falls are. Lee Falls on the upper Tualatin takes 2.4 miles out and back with 200 feet of gain. University Falls, up Highway 6 in the Tillamook State Forest, drops 55 feet after 1.6 miles of trail. Ki-a-Kuts Falls hides near the Tualatin's headwaters. Willamette Falls, viewable from a pullout at Oregon City, covers the no hike option. Seventy falls come up within fifty miles, and dogs are welcome on most of the walkable ones.

Located at 45.5273°N, -122.9360°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hillsboro

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

68 of 70 gauged

1 of 68 waterfalls near Hillsboro is flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Stasel Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Falls Strong Bonnie Falls Barely Flowing Jackson Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Coopey Falls Barely Flowing Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing Mist Falls Barely Flowing Multnomah Falls Barely Flowing Oneonta Falls Barely Flowing Wiesendanger Falls Barely Flowing Wahkeena Falls Barely Flowing Double Falls Low Drake Falls Low Drift Creek Falls Low Lower North Falls Low Lower Shellburg Falls Low Lower South Falls Low Middle North Falls Low North Falls Low Shellburg Falls Low Winter Falls Low Upper North Falls Low Twin Falls Low South Falls Low Eagle Creek Upper Falls Low Middle Falls Low The Falls Low Elowah Falls Barely Flowing Metlako Falls Barely Flowing Moffett Falls Barely Flowing Punch Bowl Falls Barely Flowing Wahe Falls Barely Flowing Wahclella Falls Barely Flowing Tanner Creek Falls Barely Flowing Fishhawk Falls Barely Flowing Haines Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Hardy Falls Barely Flowing Rodney Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Lucia Falls Barely Flowing Moulton Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Barely Flowing Kilchis Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Nehalem Falls Barely Flowing North Fork Falls Barely Flowing Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Upper Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Little Lee Falls Barely Flowing Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Munson Creek Falls Barely Flowing Nenamusa Falls Low Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Willamette Falls Moderate Washboard Falls Barely Flowing University Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 29 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Partly Sunny · 68°F

Mon 76°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Tue 74°F Partly Sunny
Wed 73°F Partly Sunny
Thu 69°F Light Rain Likely
Fri 64°F Chance Light Rain
Sat 68°F Partly Sunny
Sun 68°F Partly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Hillsboro

Updated 29 minutes ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Beaver Falls Strong · 283000 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate · 1320 cfs 54th percentile
  3. 3 Marietta Falls Moderate · 1320 cfs 54th percentile
  4. 4 Lee Falls Moderate · 196 cfs 53rd percentile
  5. 5 Haines Falls Moderate · 196 cfs 53rd percentile
  6. 6 Willamette Falls Moderate · 239 cfs 39th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hillsboro (28 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

13.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

17.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft
Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

21.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

All 70 Waterfalls Near Hillsboro

Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

4.7 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

13.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Little Lee Falls in Oregon, about 133 feet of drop LiDAR

Little Lee Falls

17.6 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

17.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Haines Falls in Oregon, about 192 feet of drop LiDAR

Haines Falls

19.3 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

21.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Ki-a-Kuts Falls waterfall

Ki-a-Kuts Falls

22.1 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
University Falls waterfall

University Falls

22.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

25.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

29 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Upper Latourell Falls waterfall

Upper Latourell Falls

30.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Baker Creek Falls waterfall

Baker Creek Falls

30.4 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

30.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Marietta Falls in Washington, about 322 feet of drop LiDAR

Marietta Falls

31.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Lower Kalama River Falls in Washington, about 257 feet of drop LiDAR

Lower Kalama River Falls

32.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

32.9 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

33.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 70 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Kilchis Falls in Oregon, about 188 feet of drop LiDAR

Kilchis Falls

34.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Coopey Falls waterfall

Coopey Falls

34.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,500 ft
Lucia Falls waterfall

Lucia Falls

36 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hillsboro

Are there free waterfalls near Hillsboro?

There are 34 free waterfalls near Hillsboro, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hillsboro?

There are 28 easy waterfall hikes near Hillsboro, including Beaver Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hillsboro?

There are 55 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hillsboro, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hillsboro?

There are 55 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hillsboro, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hillsboro?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Hillsboro, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hillsboro?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hillsboro is Abiqua Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hillsboro?

The tallest waterfall near Hillsboro is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Hillsboro require permits?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Hillsboro require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hillsboro?

Yes, 60 waterfalls near Hillsboro have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hillsboro?

The closest waterfall to Hillsboro is Jackson Falls, approximately 4.7 miles away.

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