Waterfall Hikes Near Banks, OR

2,047 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
46 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Banks? There are 46 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Banks. 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 45.6150°N, -123.1071°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Banks

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

44 of 46 gauged

1 of 44 waterfalls near Banks is flowing strongly today

Barth Falls Barely Flowing Fishhawk Falls Barely Flowing Gnat Creek Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Falls Barely Flowing Bonnie Falls Barely Flowing Jackson Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Moderate 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 Elowah Falls Barely Flowing Moffett Falls Barely Flowing Wahe Falls Barely Flowing Wahclella Falls Barely Flowing Tanner Creek Falls Barely Flowing Haines Falls Low Lee Falls Low Hardy Falls Barely Flowing Rodney Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Moderate Lucia Falls Moderate Moulton Falls Moderate Salmon Falls Moderate 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 Strong Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Munson Creek Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Willamette Falls Moderate University Falls Low The Falls Low

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Tue 82°F Sunny
Wed 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 83°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 85°F Sunny
Sat 86°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 85°F Partly Sunny
Mon 81°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Banks

Updated 39 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Little Lee Falls Strong · 3 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 The Falls Moderate · 668 cfs 66th percentile
  3. 3 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 33 cfs 60th percentile
  4. 4 Marietta Falls Moderate · 1270 cfs 36th percentile
  5. 5 Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate · 1270 cfs 36th percentile
  6. 6 Willamette Falls Moderate · 221 cfs 34th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Banks (13 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.

University Falls waterfall

University Falls

29.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

20.5 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Banks (34 waterfalls)

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

Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

27.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 46 Waterfalls Near Banks

Nenamusa Falls

28.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lucia Falls waterfall

Lucia Falls

29.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Munson Creek Falls waterfall

Munson Creek Falls

27.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Gnat Creek Falls waterfall

Gnat Creek Falls

29.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.4 miles 500 ft
Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

24 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft
Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

29.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Upper Latourell Falls waterfall

Upper Latourell Falls

29.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

26 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 70 ft
Coopey Falls waterfall

Coopey Falls

27.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,500 ft
Dougan Falls waterfall

Dougan Falls

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

Mist Falls

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

Wahkeena Falls

29.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.2 miles 60 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

26.8 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Multnomah Falls waterfall

Multnomah Falls

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

Wiesendanger Falls

2.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 700 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

38.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft
Oneonta Falls waterfall

Oneonta Falls

38.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Barth Falls

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

Elowah Falls

34.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 280 ft
Hardy Falls waterfall

Hardy Falls

25.4 miles away
Washington
Hard
7.5 miles 2,000 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Banks

Are there free waterfalls near Banks?

There are 28 free waterfalls near Banks, including Barth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Banks?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Banks, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Banks?

There are 34 dog-friendly waterfalls near Banks, including Barth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Banks?

There are 35 kid-friendly waterfalls near Banks, including Barth Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Banks?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Banks, including Dougan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Banks?

The shortest waterfall hike near Banks is Baker Creek Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Banks?

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

Do any waterfalls near Banks require permits?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Banks require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Banks?

Yes, 35 waterfalls near Banks have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Banks?

The closest waterfall to Banks is Jackson Falls, approximately 7.6 miles away.

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