Waterfall Hikes Near Cougar, WA

33 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
59 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cougar? There are 59 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cougar. 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 46.0493°N, -122.3034°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cougar

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

57 of 59 gauged

57 waterfalls near Cougar have live flow data today

Beaver Falls Barely Flowing 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 Cowlitz Falls Low Harmony Falls Low Crooked Creek Falls Barely Flowing Curly Creek Falls Low Falls Creek Falls Low Langfield Falls Low Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Eagle Creek Upper Falls Low Middle Falls Low The Falls Low 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 Hardy Falls Barely Flowing Rodney Falls Barely Flowing Shipherd Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Moderate Lucia Falls Moderate Moulton Falls Moderate Salmon Falls Moderate Kalama Falls Barely Flowing Washboard Falls Barely Flowing Lancaster Falls Moderate Warren Creek Falls Moderate Wah Gwin Gwin Falls Moderate Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Upper Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Little Mashel 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 Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Willamette Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Moderate

Updated 24 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Tue 71°F Sunny
Wed 67°F Partly Sunny
Thu 72°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 74°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 75°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 74°F Partly Sunny
Mon 69°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Cougar

Updated 39 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Twin Falls Moderate · 368 cfs 68th percentile
  2. 2 The Falls Moderate · 668 cfs 66th percentile
  3. 3 Eagle Creek Upper Falls Moderate · 668 cfs 66th percentile
  4. 4 Middle Falls Moderate · 668 cfs 66th percentile
  5. 5 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 33 cfs 60th percentile
  6. 6 Marietta Falls Moderate · 1270 cfs 36th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cougar (16 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.

Kalama Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

26.8 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

24 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cougar (49 waterfalls)

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

Washboard Falls

41.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Curly Creek Falls waterfall

Curly Creek Falls

47 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 59 Waterfalls Near Cougar

Cowlitz Falls waterfall

Cowlitz Falls

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

Upper Latourell Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

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

Coopey Falls

27.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,500 ft
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

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

Wahkeena Falls

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

Multnomah Falls

2.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 870 ft
Wiesendanger Falls waterfall

Wiesendanger Falls

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

Rodney Falls

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

Hardy Falls

25.4 miles away
Washington
Hard
7.5 miles 2,000 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

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

Oneonta Falls

38.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Elowah Falls waterfall

Elowah Falls

34.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 280 ft
Moffett Falls waterfall

Moffett Falls

17.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

41.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft

Wahe Falls

3.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

10.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

28.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.2 miles 300 ft
Wahclella Falls waterfall

Wahclella Falls

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

Tanner Creek Falls

3.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cougar

Are there free waterfalls near Cougar?

There are 30 free waterfalls near Cougar, including Beaver Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cougar?

There are 16 easy waterfall hikes near Cougar, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cougar?

There are 49 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cougar, including Beaver Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cougar?

There are 50 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cougar, including Beaver Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cougar?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cougar, including Dougan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cougar?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cougar is Beaver Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cougar?

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

Do any waterfalls near Cougar require permits?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near Cougar require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cougar?

Yes, 52 waterfalls near Cougar have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cougar?

The closest waterfall to Cougar is Kalama Falls, approximately 5.2 miles away.

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