Waterfall Hikes Near Cornelius, OR

13,245 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
53 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cornelius? There are 53 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cornelius. 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 45.5188°N, -123.0510°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cornelius

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

51 of 53 gauged

1 of 51 waterfalls near Cornelius is flowing strongly today

Beaver Falls Moderate Bonnie Falls Barely Flowing Jackson Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Moderate 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 Double Falls Moderate Drake Falls Moderate Drift Creek Falls Moderate Lower North Falls Moderate Lower South Falls Moderate Middle North Falls Moderate North Falls Moderate Winter Falls Moderate Upper North Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate South Falls Moderate Eagle Creek Upper Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing Fishhawk Falls Barely Flowing Gnat Creek 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 Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Upper Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Little Lee Falls Roaring Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Munson Creek Falls Barely Flowing Nenamusa Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Willamette Falls Barely Flowing University Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Partly Sunny · 72°F

Tod 74°F Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Fri 68°F Light Rain Likely then Rain Showers Likely
Sat 65°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 66°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 69°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 70°F Partly Sunny
Wed 72°F Partly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Cornelius

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Little Lee Falls Roaring · 3 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Bridal Veil Falls Strong · 56 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Beaver Falls Moderate · 303000 cfs 70th percentile
  4. 4 Marietta Falls Moderate · 2580 cfs 46th percentile
  5. 5 Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate · 2580 cfs 46th percentile
  6. 6 South Falls Moderate · 1250 cfs 30th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cornelius (13 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
University Falls waterfall

University Falls

25.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft

All 53 Waterfalls Near Cornelius

Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

3.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

21.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 70 ft
Coopey Falls waterfall

Coopey Falls

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

Nehalem Falls

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

Lucia Falls

35 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

19.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Wiesendanger Falls waterfall

Wiesendanger Falls

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

Moulton Falls

8.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

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

Fishhawk Falls

26.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Oneonta Falls waterfall

Oneonta Falls

2.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 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
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

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

Dougan Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

11.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Lower South Falls waterfall

Lower South Falls

33.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.9 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cornelius

Are there free waterfalls near Cornelius?

There are 28 free waterfalls near Cornelius, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cornelius?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Cornelius, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cornelius?

There are 41 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cornelius, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cornelius?

There are 42 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cornelius, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cornelius?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cornelius, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cornelius?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cornelius is Abiqua Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cornelius?

The tallest waterfall near Cornelius is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Cornelius require permits?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Cornelius require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cornelius?

Yes, 43 waterfalls near Cornelius have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cornelius?

The closest waterfall to Cornelius is Jackson Falls, approximately 9.9 miles away.

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