Waterfall Hikes Near Carlton, OR

2,339 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
47 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Carlton? There are 47 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

46 of 47 gauged

46 waterfalls near Carlton 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 Moderate Berry Creek Falls Low Bonnie Falls Barely Flowing Jackson Falls Barely Flowing Chitwood Falls Barely Flowing Gunaldo 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 Low Middle Falls Low The Falls Low Fishhawk 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 Little Lee Falls Moderate Munson Creek Falls Barely Flowing Nenamusa Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Valsetz Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing University Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 21 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 87°F

Mon 84°F Sunny
Tue 85°F Sunny
Wed 82°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 85°F Sunny
Fri 88°F Sunny
Sat 87°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 85°F Partly Sunny

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 Willamette Falls Moderate · 227 cfs 55th percentile
  2. 2 Beaver Falls Moderate · 186000 cfs 43rd percentile
  3. 3 Little Lee Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 38th percentile
  4. 4 The Falls Moderate · 613 cfs 34th percentile
  5. 5 Middle Falls Moderate · 613 cfs 34th percentile
  6. 6 Eagle Creek Upper Falls Moderate · 613 cfs 34th 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

20.5 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft

All 47 Waterfalls Near Carlton

Baker Creek Falls waterfall

Baker Creek Falls

39.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Lee Falls

41.1 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

Haines Falls

22.1 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

Nenamusa Falls

28.3 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
Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

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

Willamette Falls

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

Fern Rock Falls

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

Munson Creek Falls

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

Wilson Falls

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

Berry Creek Falls

29.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gunaldo Falls

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

Bonnie Falls

10 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kilchis Falls

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

Silver Falls

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

The Falls

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

Middle Falls

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

Drift Creek Falls

21.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.2 miles 540 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Carlton

Are there free waterfalls near Carlton?

There are 19 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 31 dog-friendly waterfalls near Carlton, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Carlton?

There are 32 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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