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

50 waterfalls near Columbia City 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 Jackson Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Moderate 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 Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Hardy Falls Barely Flowing Rodney Falls Barely Flowing Harmony Falls Low Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Lucia Falls Barely Flowing Moulton Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Barely Flowing 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 Low Upper Latourell Falls Low Little Lee Falls Barely Flowing Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Low Marietta Falls Low Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Willamette Falls Moderate University Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 22 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Partly Sunny · 68°F

Thu 73°F Mostly Cloudy
Fri 65°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 63°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 65°F Chance Light Rain
Mon 68°F Partly Sunny Best
Tue 69°F Partly Sunny
Wed 71°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 Lee Falls Moderate · 202 cfs 63rd percentile
  2. 2 Haines Falls Moderate · 202 cfs 63rd percentile
  3. 3 Beaver Falls Moderate · 251000 cfs 54th percentile
  4. 4 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 26 cfs 40th percentile
  5. 5 Willamette Falls Moderate · 242 cfs 28th percentile
  6. 6 Marietta Falls Low · 2570 cfs 23rd 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

8.9 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

17.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

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

Bonnie Falls

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

Lucia Falls

35 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 52 Waterfalls Near Columbia City

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
Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

35.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Loowit Falls waterfall

Loowit Falls

38.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Latourell Falls waterfall

Upper Latourell Falls

36 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

21.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 70 ft
Curly Creek Falls waterfall

Curly Creek Falls

46.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Coopey Falls waterfall

Coopey Falls

21.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,500 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

20.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

22.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahkeena Falls waterfall

Wahkeena Falls

22.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.2 miles 60 ft
Multnomah Falls waterfall

Multnomah Falls

23.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 870 ft

Barth Falls

32.4 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
Wiesendanger Falls waterfall

Wiesendanger Falls

23.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 700 ft
Rodney Falls waterfall

Rodney Falls

24.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 850 ft
Hardy Falls waterfall

Hardy Falls

0.1 miles away
Washington
Hard
7.5 miles 2,000 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

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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