Waterfall Hikes Near Banks, OR

2,047 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Banks? There are 37 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

35 of 37 gauged

35 waterfalls near Banks have live flow data today

Barth Falls Barely Flowing Fishhawk Falls Barely Flowing Gnat Creek Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Falls Moderate Bonnie Falls Barely Flowing Jackson Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Coopey Falls Barely Flowing Mist Falls Barely Flowing Multnomah Falls Barely Flowing Wiesendanger Falls Barely Flowing Wahkeena Falls Barely Flowing Haines Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate 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 Low Upper Latourell Falls Low Little Lee Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Low Marietta Falls Low Munson Creek Falls Barely Flowing Nenamusa Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Willamette Falls Moderate University Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 30 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Partly Sunny · 69°F

Aft 90°F Sunny
Thu 74°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Fri 66°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 64°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 66°F Partly Sunny
Mon 69°F Partly Sunny Best
Tue 70°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Banks

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Haines Falls Moderate · 202 cfs 63rd percentile
  2. 2 Lee Falls Moderate · 202 cfs 63rd percentile
  3. 3 Beaver Falls Moderate · 251000 cfs 54th percentile
  4. 4 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 26 cfs 40th percentile
  5. 5 Willamette Falls Moderate · 242 cfs 28th percentile
  6. 6 Marietta Falls Low · 2570 cfs 23rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Banks (9 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

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

Lee Falls

23.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Banks (26 waterfalls)

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

Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

24.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 37 Waterfalls Near Banks

Nenamusa Falls

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

Lucia Falls

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

Munson Creek Falls

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

Gnat Creek Falls

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

Moulton Falls

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

Latourell Falls

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

Upper Latourell Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

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

Coopey Falls

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

Dougan Falls

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

Mist Falls

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

Wahkeena Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

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

Multnomah Falls

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

Wiesendanger Falls

23.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 700 ft

Barth Falls

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

The Falls

19.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Banks

Are there free waterfalls near Banks?

There are 24 free waterfalls near Banks, including Barth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Banks?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Banks, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Banks?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near Banks, including Barth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Banks?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Banks, including Barth Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Banks?

There is 1 waterfall that allows 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, 2 waterfalls near Banks require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Banks?

Yes, 26 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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