Waterfall Hikes Near Aurora, OR

1,055 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
69 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Aurora? There are 69 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Aurora. 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 45.2284°N, -122.7573°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Aurora

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

67 of 69 gauged

3 of 67 waterfalls near Aurora are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Stout Creek Falls Barely Flowing Stasel Falls Barely Flowing Berry Creek Falls Moderate Bonnie Falls Low Jackson Falls Low Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Painter 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 Barely Flowing Drake Falls Barely Flowing Drift Creek Falls Barely Flowing Lower North Falls Barely Flowing Lower Shellburg Falls Barely Flowing Lower South Falls Barely Flowing Middle North Falls Barely Flowing North Falls Barely Flowing Shellburg Falls Barely Flowing Winter Falls Barely Flowing Upper North Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing South Falls Barely Flowing Eagle Creek Upper Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate Final Falls Moderate Frustration Falls Moderate Hideaway Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Moderate Vanishing Falls Moderate Stein Falls Moderate Split Falls Moderate Gunaldo Falls Roaring Haines Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Moderate Lucia Falls Moderate Moulton Falls Moderate Salmon Falls Moderate Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Little Lee Falls Moderate Lower Kalama River Falls Strong Marietta Falls Strong Munson Creek Falls Moderate Nenamusa Falls Barely Flowing Pegleg Falls Moderate Ramona Falls Barely Flowing Yocum Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Barely Flowing Sullivan Creek Falls Barely Flowing Willamette Falls Moderate University Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 79°F

Mon 93°F Patchy Smoke
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 79°F Sunny Best
Sat 78°F Sunny
Sun 79°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Aurora

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Gunaldo Falls Roaring · 83 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Willamette Falls Strong · 233 cfs 82nd percentile
  3. 3 Lower Kalama River Falls Strong · 1290 cfs 77th percentile
  4. 4 Marietta Falls Strong · 1290 cfs 77th percentile
  5. 5 Pegleg Falls Moderate · 299 cfs 70th percentile
  6. 6 Upper Latourell Falls Moderate · 329 cfs 69th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Aurora (15 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.

Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

7.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
South Falls waterfall

South Falls

46 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.1 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Aurora (50 waterfalls)

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

Drift Creek Falls waterfall

Drift Creek Falls

30.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.2 miles 540 ft
Lower South Falls waterfall

Lower South Falls

31.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.9 miles 200 ft
Lower North Falls waterfall

Lower North Falls

21.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Double Falls waterfall

Double Falls

21.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft

All 69 Waterfalls Near Aurora

Stein Falls waterfall

Stein Falls

37.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

26.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Ki-a-Kuts Falls waterfall

Ki-a-Kuts Falls

37.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pegleg Falls waterfall

Pegleg Falls

23.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

35.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sullivan Creek Falls waterfall CC

Sullivan Creek Falls

39.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

28.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

2.5 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 70 ft

Marietta Falls

39 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Coopey Falls waterfall

Coopey Falls

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

Lucia Falls

9.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

5.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahkeena Falls waterfall

Wahkeena Falls

5.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.2 miles 60 ft
Multnomah Falls waterfall

Multnomah Falls

6.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 870 ft
Wiesendanger Falls waterfall

Wiesendanger Falls

6.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 700 ft
Yocum Falls waterfall

Yocum Falls

45 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

11.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft
University Falls waterfall

University Falls

44.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Painter Falls waterfall

Painter Falls

24.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Oneonta Falls waterfall

Oneonta Falls

33.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Aurora

Are there free waterfalls near Aurora?

There are 35 free waterfalls near Aurora, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Aurora?

There are 15 easy waterfall hikes near Aurora, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Aurora?

There are 50 dog-friendly waterfalls near Aurora, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Aurora?

There are 51 kid-friendly waterfalls near Aurora, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Aurora?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Aurora?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Aurora?

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

Do any waterfalls near Aurora require permits?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Aurora require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Aurora?

Yes, 65 waterfalls near Aurora have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Aurora?

The closest waterfall to Aurora is Willamette Falls, approximately 11.7 miles away.

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Breitenbush Hot Springs

54.9 mi 198°F

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