Waterfall Hikes Near Cannon Beach, OR

1,271 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
20 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cannon Beach? There are 20 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cannon Beach. 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 45.8884°N, -123.9603°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cannon Beach

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

19 of 20 gauged

19 waterfalls near Cannon Beach have live flow data today

Barth Falls Barely Flowing Fishhawk Falls Barely Flowing Gnat Creek Falls Barely Flowing Youngs River Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Falls Moderate Bonnie Falls Barely Flowing Chitwood Falls Barely Flowing Gunaldo Falls Barely Flowing Haines Falls Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing Kilchis Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Nehalem Falls Barely Flowing North Fork Falls Barely Flowing Munson Creek Falls Barely Flowing Nenamusa Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing University Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 21 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Partly Sunny · 66°F

Mon 65°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Tue 66°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Wed 64°F Mostly Cloudy
Thu 66°F Partly Sunny Best
Fri 66°F Mostly Cloudy
Sat 65°F Mostly Cloudy
Sun 65°F Mostly Cloudy

Flowing best right now near Cannon Beach

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Beaver Falls Moderate · 186000 cfs 43rd percentile
  2. 2 Munson Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 92 cfs 9th percentile
  3. 3 University Falls Barely Flowing · 6 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Wilson Falls Barely Flowing · 81 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Youngs River Falls Barely Flowing · 33 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 North Fork Falls Barely Flowing · 174 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cannon Beach (5 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.

Youngs River Falls waterfall

Youngs River Falls

42 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Fishhawk Falls waterfall

Fishhawk Falls

42 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cannon Beach (13 waterfalls)

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

North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

19 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Nehalem Falls waterfall

Nehalem Falls

14 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Barth Falls

25.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near Cannon Beach

North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

19 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Nehalem Falls waterfall

Nehalem Falls

14 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Youngs River Falls waterfall

Youngs River Falls

42 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

25.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fishhawk Falls waterfall

Fishhawk Falls

42 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Barth Falls

25.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kilchis Falls

32.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Gnat Creek Falls waterfall

Gnat Creek Falls

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

Wilson Falls

27.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Munson Creek Falls waterfall

Munson Creek Falls

27.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

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

University Falls

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

Chitwood Falls

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

Ki-a-Kuts Falls

25 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

19.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gunaldo Falls

14 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Nenamusa Falls

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

Bonnie Falls

10 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Haines Falls

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

Lee Falls

20.5 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cannon Beach

Are there free waterfalls near Cannon Beach?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Cannon Beach, including Barth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cannon Beach?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Cannon Beach, including Fishhawk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cannon Beach?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cannon Beach, including Barth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cannon Beach?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cannon Beach, including Barth Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cannon Beach?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Cannon Beach, including Youngs River Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cannon Beach?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cannon Beach is Barth Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cannon Beach?

The tallest waterfall near Cannon Beach is Munson Creek Falls at 319 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cannon Beach?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Cannon Beach have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cannon Beach?

The closest waterfall to Cannon Beach is North Fork Falls, approximately 12.7 miles away.

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