Waterfall Hikes Near Columbia City, OR

1,773 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
52 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Columbia City? There are 52 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Columbia City. 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 45.8950°N, -122.8116°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Columbia City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

50 of 52 gauged

1 of 50 waterfalls near Columbia City is flowing strongly 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 Jackson Falls Barely Flowing Cedar Creek Falls Low 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 Curly Creek Falls Barely Flowing Falls Creek Falls Barely Flowing Elowah Falls Barely Flowing Moffett Falls Barely Flowing Wahe Falls Barely Flowing Wahclella Falls Barely Flowing Tanner Creek Falls Barely Flowing Fisk Falls Barely Flowing Haines Falls Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing Hardy Falls Barely Flowing Rodney Falls Barely Flowing Harmony Falls Roaring Horseshoe Falls Low Lucia Falls Low Moulton Falls Low Salmon Falls Low Kalama Falls Barely Flowing Washboard Falls Barely Flowing Kilchis Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Nehalem Falls Barely Flowing North Fork Falls Barely Flowing Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Upper Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Little Lee Falls Moderate Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Wilson Falls Barely Flowing University Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Low

Updated 22 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Mon 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 81°F Sunny
Wed 78°F Partly Sunny
Thu 82°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 86°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 85°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 82°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Columbia City

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Harmony Falls Roaring · 1100 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Willamette Falls Moderate · 227 cfs 55th percentile
  3. 3 Beaver Falls Moderate · 186000 cfs 43rd percentile
  4. 4 Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate · 1270 cfs 42nd percentile
  5. 5 Marietta Falls Moderate · 1270 cfs 42nd percentile
  6. 6 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 22 cfs 38th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Columbia City (15 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.

Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

24 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Columbia City (39 waterfalls)

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

Marietta Falls

12.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

9.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

10 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lucia Falls waterfall

Lucia Falls

29.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 52 Waterfalls Near Columbia City

Marietta Falls

12.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

9.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

10 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lucia Falls waterfall

Lucia Falls

29.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

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

Moulton Falls

24 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft
Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

25.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

19.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Washboard Falls

41.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

26.8 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

28.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.2 miles 300 ft

Kalama Falls

25.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

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

Fishhawk Falls

42 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Dougan Falls waterfall

Dougan Falls

24.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls Creek Falls waterfall

Falls Creek Falls

37.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.4 miles 750 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

25.9 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
Gnat Creek Falls waterfall

Gnat Creek Falls

29.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.4 miles 500 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

27.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Columbia City

Are there free waterfalls near Columbia City?

There are 33 free waterfalls near Columbia City, including Barth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Columbia City?

There are 15 easy waterfall hikes near Columbia City, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Columbia City?

There are 39 dog-friendly waterfalls near Columbia City, including Barth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Columbia City?

There are 40 kid-friendly waterfalls near Columbia City, including Barth Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Columbia City?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Columbia City, including Dougan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Columbia City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Columbia City is Barth Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Columbia City?

The tallest waterfall near Columbia City is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Columbia City require permits?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Columbia City require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Columbia City?

Yes, 37 waterfalls near Columbia City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Columbia City?

The closest waterfall to Columbia City is Marietta Falls, approximately 8.2 miles away.

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