Waterfall Hikes Near Altoona, WA

53 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Altoona? There are 18 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

17 of 18 gauged

17 waterfalls near Altoona have live flow data today

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

Updated 15 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 67°F

Tue 67°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Wed 64°F Partly Sunny
Thu 67°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 67°F Partly Sunny
Sat 70°F Partly Sunny
Sun 70°F Partly Sunny
Mon 68°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Altoona

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Marietta Falls Moderate · 1270 cfs 36th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate · 1270 cfs 36th percentile
  3. 3 Beaver Falls Moderate · 119000 cfs 25th percentile
  4. 4 Cedar Creek Falls Low · 309 cfs 18th percentile
  5. 5 University Falls Low · 6 cfs 13th percentile
  6. 6 Wilson Falls Barely Flowing · 81 cfs 3rd 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

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

Youngs River Falls

42 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

29.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.4 miles 500 ft

Barth Falls

25.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Altoona

Gnat Creek Falls waterfall

Gnat Creek Falls

29.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.4 miles 500 ft

Barth Falls

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

Fishhawk Falls

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

Youngs River Falls

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

Willapa Falls

28.1 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

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

North Fork Falls

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

Beaver Falls

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

Nehalem Falls

14 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kilchis Falls

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

Wilson Falls

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

Fern Rock Falls

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

University Falls

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

Cedar Creek Falls

28.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.2 miles 300 ft

Marietta Falls

12.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Ki-a-Kuts Falls waterfall

Ki-a-Kuts Falls

25 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

9.2 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, 5 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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