Waterfall Hikes Near Cascade Locks, OR

1,418 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
69 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cascade Locks? There are 69 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cascade Locks. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 45.6763°N, -121.8719°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cascade Locks

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

67 of 69 gauged

67 waterfalls near Cascade Locks have live flow data today

Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Celilo Falls (historical) Barely Flowing 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 Cowlitz Falls Low Harmony Falls Low Crooked Creek Falls Barely Flowing Curly Creek Falls Barely Flowing Falls Creek Falls Barely Flowing Langfield Falls Barely Flowing Cushing Falls Moderate 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 Final Falls Moderate Frustration Falls Moderate Hideaway Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Moderate Vanishing Falls Moderate Stein Falls Moderate Split Falls Moderate Hardy Falls Barely Flowing Rodney Falls Barely Flowing Shipherd Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Lucia Falls Barely Flowing Moulton Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Barely Flowing Kalama Falls Barely Flowing Lancaster Falls Low Punchbowl Falls Low Warren Creek Falls Low Wah Gwin Gwin Falls Low Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Upper Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Little Niagara Falls Barely Flowing Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Sahale Falls Barely Flowing Wallalute Falls Barely Flowing Umbrella Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Tamanawas Falls Barely Flowing Switchback Falls Barely Flowing Mill Creek Falls Barely Flowing Pegleg Falls Barely Flowing Ramona Falls Barely Flowing Yocum Falls Barely Flowing Willamette Falls Low Twin Falls Barely Flowing The Dalles (historical) Barely Flowing

Updated 16 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 67°F

Thu 71°F Mostly Cloudy
Fri 61°F Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 59°F Rain Showers
Sun 60°F Rain Showers Likely then Chance Light Rain
Mon 63°F Chance Light Rain
Tue 64°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Wed 67°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Cascade Locks

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Cushing Falls Moderate · 160000 cfs 63rd percentile
  2. 2 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 26 cfs 42nd percentile
  3. 3 Split Falls Moderate · 65 cfs 28th percentile
  4. 4 Stein Falls Moderate · 65 cfs 28th percentile
  5. 5 Vanishing Falls Moderate · 65 cfs 28th percentile
  6. 6 Willamette Falls Moderate · 242 cfs 28th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cascade Locks (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.

Wahclella Falls waterfall

Wahclella Falls

20.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cascade Locks (51 waterfalls)

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

Metlako Falls waterfall

Metlako Falls

18.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 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
Shipherd Falls waterfall

Shipherd Falls

38.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 69 Waterfalls Near Cascade Locks

Metlako Falls waterfall

Metlako Falls

18.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Punch Bowl Falls waterfall

Punch Bowl Falls

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

Loowit Falls

17.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

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

Shipherd Falls

38.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahclella Falls waterfall

Wahclella Falls

20.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 300 ft
Tanner Creek Falls waterfall

Tanner Creek Falls

20.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft

Wahe Falls

40.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moffett Falls waterfall

Moffett Falls

40.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lancaster Falls waterfall

Lancaster Falls

37.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 600 ft
Rodney Falls waterfall

Rodney Falls

24.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 850 ft
Warren Creek Falls waterfall

Warren Creek Falls

36.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Hardy Falls waterfall

Hardy Falls

0.1 miles away
Washington
Hard
7.5 miles 2,000 ft
Elowah Falls waterfall

Elowah Falls

2.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 280 ft
Dougan Falls waterfall

Dougan Falls

16.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

24.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft
Oneonta Falls waterfall

Oneonta Falls

2.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Falls Creek Falls waterfall

Falls Creek Falls

38.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.4 miles 750 ft
Punchbowl Falls waterfall

Punchbowl Falls

38.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft
Wiesendanger Falls waterfall

Wiesendanger Falls

23.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 700 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cascade Locks

Are there free waterfalls near Cascade Locks?

There are 27 free waterfalls near Cascade Locks, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cascade Locks?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cascade Locks?

There are 51 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cascade Locks, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cascade Locks?

There are 52 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cascade Locks, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cascade Locks?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cascade Locks, including Dougan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cascade Locks?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cascade Locks is Bridal Veil Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cascade Locks?

The tallest waterfall near Cascade Locks is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Cascade Locks require permits?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Cascade Locks require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cascade Locks?

Yes, 69 waterfalls near Cascade Locks have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cascade Locks?

The closest waterfall to Cascade Locks is Metlako Falls, approximately 3.5 miles away.

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