Waterfall Hikes Near Bethany, OR

30,983 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
70 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bethany? There are 70 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

68 of 70 gauged

68 waterfalls near Bethany have live flow data today

Ayers Creek Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Stout Creek Falls Barely Flowing Stasel 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 Double Falls Low Drake Falls Low Drift Creek Falls Low Lower North Falls Low Lower Shellburg Falls Low Lower South Falls Low Middle North Falls Low North Falls Low Shellburg Falls Low Winter Falls Low Upper North Falls Low Twin Falls Low South Falls Low Eagle Creek Upper Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing 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 Barely Flowing Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Munson Creek Falls Barely Flowing Nenamusa Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Willamette Falls Low University Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Partly Sunny · 72°F

Thu 74°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Fri 68°F Light Rain Likely then Rain Showers Likely
Sat 65°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 66°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 68°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 70°F Partly Sunny
Wed 72°F Partly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Bethany

Updated 32 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Little Lee Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 91st percentile
  2. 2 Beaver Falls Moderate · 240000 cfs 51st percentile
  3. 3 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 26 cfs 42nd percentile
  4. 4 Lower South Falls Moderate · 1250 cfs 30th percentile
  5. 5 Lower Shellburg Falls Moderate · 1250 cfs 30th percentile
  6. 6 Lower North Falls Moderate · 1250 cfs 30th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bethany (17 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

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

Lee Falls

23.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bethany (55 waterfalls)

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

Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 70 Waterfalls Near Bethany

Lower South Falls waterfall

Lower South Falls

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

Lower North Falls

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

Double Falls

11.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
South Falls waterfall

South Falls

33.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.1 miles 200 ft
Drake Falls waterfall

Drake Falls

16.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Eagle Creek Upper Falls waterfall

Eagle Creek Upper Falls

43.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
6.5 miles 800 ft
Middle North Falls waterfall

Middle North Falls

15.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 200 ft
Winter Falls waterfall

Winter Falls

15.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

15.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.5 miles 700 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

20.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Washboard Falls

48.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
North Falls waterfall

North Falls

21.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Abiqua Falls waterfall

Abiqua Falls

16.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Loowit Falls waterfall

Loowit Falls

17.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper North Falls waterfall

Upper North Falls

21.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Punch Bowl Falls waterfall

Punch Bowl Falls

18.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

44 miles away
Oregon
Hard
12.0 miles 1,640 ft
Metlako Falls waterfall

Metlako Falls

18.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

25.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Butte Creek Falls waterfall

Butte Creek Falls

18.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.1 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bethany

Are there free waterfalls near Bethany?

There are 34 free waterfalls near Bethany, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bethany?

There are 17 easy waterfall hikes near Bethany, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bethany?

There are 55 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bethany, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bethany?

There are 55 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.

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