Waterfall Hikes Near Cougar, WA

33 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
57 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cougar? There are 57 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

56 of 57 gauged

2 of 56 waterfalls near Cougar are flowing strongly today

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 Cowlitz Falls Barely Flowing Harmony Falls Barely Flowing Crooked Creek Falls Barely Flowing Curly Creek Falls Barely Flowing Falls Creek Falls Barely Flowing Langfield Falls Barely Flowing Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing 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 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 Washboard Falls Barely Flowing Lancaster Falls Barely Flowing Warren Creek Falls Barely Flowing Wah Gwin Gwin Falls Barely Flowing Latourell Falls Low Upper Latourell Falls Low 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 Strong Marietta Falls Strong Willamette Falls Moderate Twin Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Partly Sunny · 59°F

Thu 63°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Fri 53°F Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 51°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 52°F Light Rain Likely
Mon 54°F Chance Light Rain
Tue 56°F Chance Light Rain
Wed 59°F Partly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Cougar

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Marietta Falls Moderate · 2580 cfs 46th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate · 2580 cfs 46th percentile
  3. 3 Willamette Falls Moderate · 249 cfs 44th percentile
  4. 4 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 25 cfs 36th percentile
  5. 5 Beaver Falls Moderate · 143000 cfs 25th percentile
  6. 6 Cedar Creek Falls Low · 598 cfs 17th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cougar (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.

Kalama Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

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

Moulton Falls

8.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cougar (47 waterfalls)

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

Washboard Falls

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

Curly Creek Falls

46.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 57 Waterfalls Near Cougar

Shipherd Falls waterfall

Shipherd Falls

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

Beaver Falls

27.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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
Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

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

Middle Falls

19.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft
Loowit Falls waterfall

Loowit Falls

17.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Mashel Falls waterfall

Little Mashel Falls

28.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft
Crooked Creek Falls waterfall

Crooked Creek Falls

42.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

24.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

44 miles away
Oregon
Hard
12.0 miles 1,640 ft
Eagle Creek Upper Falls waterfall

Eagle Creek Upper Falls

43.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
6.5 miles 800 ft
Lancaster Falls waterfall

Lancaster Falls

37.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 600 ft
Warren Creek Falls waterfall

Warren Creek Falls

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

Willamette Falls

42.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

9.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wah Gwin Gwin Falls waterfall

Wah Gwin Gwin Falls

29.4 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cougar

Are there free waterfalls near Cougar?

There are 29 free waterfalls near Cougar, including Beaver Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cougar?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cougar?

There are 47 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cougar, including Beaver Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cougar?

There are 48 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, 14 waterfalls near Cougar require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cougar?

Yes, 50 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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