Waterfall Hikes Near Carlton, OR

2,339 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
46 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Carlton? There are 46 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Carlton. 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 45.2945°N, -123.1753°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Carlton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

45 of 46 gauged

3 of 45 waterfalls near Carlton are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Stout Creek Falls Barely Flowing Stasel Falls Barely Flowing Berry Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bonnie Falls Strong Jackson Falls Strong Chitwood Falls Barely Flowing Gunaldo 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 Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing Fishhawk Falls Low 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 Little Lee Falls Roaring Munson Creek Falls Low Nenamusa Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Valsetz Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Low Willamette Falls Moderate University Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Partly Sunny · 70°F

Fri 67°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 65°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 66°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 68°F Partly Sunny
Tue 69°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 70°F Partly Sunny Best
Thu 70°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Carlton

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Little Lee Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 University Falls Moderate · 23 cfs 64th percentile
  3. 3 Willamette Falls Moderate · 246 cfs 48th percentile
  4. 4 Bonnie Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 25th percentile
  5. 5 Jackson Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 25th percentile
  6. 6 Munson Creek Falls Low · 172 cfs 11th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Carlton (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.

Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

23.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft

All 46 Waterfalls Near Carlton

Baker Creek Falls waterfall

Baker Creek Falls

23.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Lee Falls

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

Lee Falls

23.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft

Haines Falls

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

Ki-a-Kuts Falls

31.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Nenamusa Falls

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

University Falls

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

Jackson Falls

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

Willamette Falls

42.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

24.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Munson Creek Falls waterfall

Munson Creek Falls

43.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

16.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Berry Creek Falls waterfall

Berry Creek Falls

28.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gunaldo Falls

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

Bonnie Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kilchis Falls

15 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

7.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

19.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

19.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft
Drift Creek Falls waterfall

Drift Creek Falls

32.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.2 miles 540 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Carlton

Are there free waterfalls near Carlton?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Carlton, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Carlton?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Carlton, including Butte Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Carlton?

There are 30 dog-friendly waterfalls near Carlton, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Carlton?

There are 31 kid-friendly waterfalls near Carlton, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Carlton?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Carlton, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Carlton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Carlton is Abiqua Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Carlton?

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

Do any waterfalls near Carlton require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Carlton requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Carlton?

Yes, 40 waterfalls near Carlton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Carlton?

The closest waterfall to Carlton is Baker Creek Falls, approximately 8.9 miles away.

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