Waterfall Hikes Near Bethany, OR

30,983 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
71 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bethany? There are 71 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bethany. 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 45.5614°N, -122.8370°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bethany

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

69 of 71 gauged

1 of 69 waterfalls near Bethany is flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Stout Creek Falls Barely Flowing Stasel Falls Barely Flowing Bonnie Falls Low Jackson Falls Low Bridal Veil Falls Strong Cedar Creek Falls Low 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 Low Middle Falls Low The Falls Low Elowah Falls Barely Flowing Metlako Falls Barely Flowing Moffett Falls Barely Flowing Punch Bowl Falls Barely Flowing Wahe Falls Barely Flowing Wahclella Falls Barely Flowing Tanner Creek Falls Barely Flowing Haines Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Hardy Falls Barely Flowing Rodney Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Lucia Falls Barely Flowing Moulton Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Barely Flowing Kalama Falls Barely Flowing Washboard Falls Barely Flowing Kilchis Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Nehalem Falls Barely Flowing Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Upper Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Little Lee Falls Low Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Barely Flowing Marietta Falls Barely Flowing Munson Creek Falls Barely Flowing Nenamusa Falls Low Wilson Falls Low Willamette Falls Barely Flowing University Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Aft 70°F Mostly Cloudy
Sat 68°F Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 67°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 69°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 83°F Sunny
Thu 86°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Bethany

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Bridal Veil Falls Strong · 68 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Ki-a-Kuts Falls Strong · 4 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Fall Creek Falls Strong · 31 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Butte Creek Falls Strong · 31 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Baker Creek Falls Strong · 4 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 Abiqua Falls Strong · 31 cfs 86th percentile

Know when to go.

Get a free email alert when waterfalls near Bethany hit peak flow. We only send when conditions are worth the trip — no weekly newsletters, no spam.

Find waterfalls to hike near Bethany

Have your own travel site? Embed these waterfalls for free.

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bethany (18 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

25.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

7.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bethany (56 waterfalls)

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

Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

34.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 71 Waterfalls Near Bethany

Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

16.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

34.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

25.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Little Lee Falls

5.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

7.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft

Haines Falls

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

University Falls

18.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft

Marietta Falls

27.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

28.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

26.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

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

Upper Latourell Falls

24.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

20.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ki-a-Kuts Falls waterfall

Ki-a-Kuts Falls

11.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

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

Coopey Falls

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

Lucia Falls

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

Mist Falls

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

Wahkeena Falls

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

Multnomah Falls

31.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 870 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bethany

Are there free waterfalls near Bethany?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bethany?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near Bethany, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bethany?

There are 56 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bethany, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bethany?

There are 56 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bethany, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Bethany?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bethany?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Bethany?

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

Do any waterfalls near Bethany require permits?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Bethany require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bethany?

Yes, 62 waterfalls near Bethany have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bethany?

The closest waterfall to Bethany is Jackson Falls, approximately 7.3 miles away.

🏙️ Other Cities Near Bethany With Waterfalls

Oak Hills, OR
11,780 residents
Cedar Mill, OR
19,151 residents
Aloha, OR
53,532 residents
Beaverton, OR
97,554 residents
Hillsboro, OR
106,612 residents
Tigard, OR
55,161 residents
Portland, OR
2,095,808 residents
Sherwood, OR
20,286 residents
Cornelius, OR
13,245 residents
Tualatin, OR
27,804 residents
Felida, WA
10,520 residents
Lake Oswego, OR
40,457 residents

Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Bethany, Oregon

Moffetts (Bonneville) Hot Springs

Moffetts (Bonneville) Hot Springs

41.7 mi 97°F

Moffetts Hot Springs, also called Bonneville Hot Springs, flows at 97 degrees in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest at just 75...

Rock Creek Hot Springs

46.4 mi

Rock Creek Hot Springs emerges in the Columbia River Gorge in Skamania County, Washington, with water documented as 'hot' witho...
Mt St Helens Fumaroles

Mt St Helens Fumaroles

58.2 mi 190°F

Mount St. Helens fumaroles reach 190 degrees at 6,906 feet elevation on the crater rim, emerging 159.1 degrees above ambient in...
Bagby Hot Springs

Bagby Hot Springs

58.6 mi 136°F

Bagby Hot Springs flows at 136°F deep in Mount Hood National Forest at 2,272 feet elevation, requiring a 3,720-foot hike from F...
Austin Hot Springs

Austin Hot Springs

61.4 mi 186°F

Austin Hot Springs discharges at 186°F along the Clackamas River at 1,680 feet elevation, emerging just 310 feet from Clackamas...

Looking for a soak after your hike? Explore more hot springs near Bethany, Oregon on SoakingSprings.

Explore Oregon springs

Where to Stay

Hotels & Lodges Booking.com

Find hotels, lodges, and B&Bs near the trailhead
Cabins & Rentals VRBO

Browse vacation cabins and private rentals nearby
Glamping Hipcamp

Unique outdoor stays — tents, yurts, and treehouses
RV Rentals Outdoorsy

Rent a campervan or RV for your waterfall road trip

Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

← → walk · Esc to stop