Waterfall Hikes Near Altoona, WA

53 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Altoona? There are 17 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Altoona. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 46.2699°N, -123.6144°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Altoona

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 17 gauged

1 of 16 waterfalls near Altoona is flowing strongly today

Barth Falls Moderate Fishhawk Falls Moderate Gnat Creek Falls Moderate Youngs River Falls Moderate Beaver Falls Moderate Cedar Creek Falls Moderate Fisk Falls Moderate Willapa Falls Moderate Kilchis Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Nehalem Falls Moderate North Fork Falls Moderate Lower Kalama River Falls Barely Flowing Marietta Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Moderate University Falls Roaring

Updated 32 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Chance Light Rain · 61°F

Sat 57°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 56°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 59°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 58°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 59°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Thu 61°F Chance Light Rain Best
Fri 63°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Altoona

Updated 32 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 University Falls Roaring · 24 cfs 91st percentile
  2. 2 Fisk Falls Moderate · 108 cfs 70th percentile
  3. 3 Willapa Falls Moderate · 108 cfs 70th percentile
  4. 4 Wilson Falls Moderate · 219 cfs 51st percentile
  5. 5 Beaver Falls Moderate · 225000 cfs 49th percentile
  6. 6 Cedar Creek Falls Moderate · 627 cfs 46th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Altoona (4 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.

Fishhawk Falls waterfall

Fishhawk Falls

26.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Youngs River Falls waterfall

Youngs River Falls

31.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Altoona (13 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Gnat Creek Falls waterfall

Gnat Creek Falls

38.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.4 miles 500 ft

Barth Falls

32.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Altoona

Gnat Creek Falls waterfall

Gnat Creek Falls

38.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.4 miles 500 ft

Barth Falls

32.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fishhawk Falls waterfall

Fishhawk Falls

26.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Youngs River Falls waterfall

Youngs River Falls

31.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Willapa Falls waterfall

Willapa Falls

19.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

25.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Fisk Falls

25.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

20.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

27.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nehalem Falls waterfall

Nehalem Falls

15.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kilchis Falls

15 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

16.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

24.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
University Falls waterfall

University Falls

25.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

44.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.2 miles 300 ft

Marietta Falls

17.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

18.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Altoona

Are there free waterfalls near Altoona?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Altoona, including Barth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Altoona?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Altoona, including Cedar Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Altoona?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Altoona, including Barth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Altoona?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Altoona, including Barth Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Altoona?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Altoona, including Youngs River Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Altoona?

The shortest waterfall hike near Altoona is Barth Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Altoona?

The tallest waterfall near Altoona is University Falls at 55 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Altoona?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Altoona have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Altoona?

The closest waterfall to Altoona is Gnat Creek Falls, approximately 13 miles away.

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