Waterfall Hikes Near Dayton, WA

2,763 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Dayton fronts the Blue Mountains in wheat and wine country, and Palouse Falls is the reason most people open this page. The drop is 198 feet into a scoured basalt bowl, half a mile of walking from the lot, dogs welcome. Towell Falls runs an easy 4.5 miles round trip. Rock Creek Falls takes 2.5 miles with 500 feet of gain. Six falls make the fifty mile list.

Located at 46.3168°N, -117.9767°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Dayton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

6 waterfalls near Dayton have live flow data today

Hompegg Falls Moderate Lookingglass Falls Barely Flowing Palouse Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Towell Falls Low tíkem Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 89°F

Tod 89°F Patchy Smoke
Wed 87°F Patchy Smoke
Thu 86°F Sunny
Fri 89°F Sunny Best
Sat 91°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 92°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 88°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Dayton

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 tíkem Falls Moderate · 455 cfs 61st percentile
  2. 2 Hompegg Falls Moderate · 28 cfs 48th percentile
  3. 3 Lookingglass Falls Barely Flowing · 68 cfs 8th percentile
  4. 4 Palouse Falls Barely Flowing · 20 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 20 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Towell Falls Barely Flowing · 20 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Dayton (3 waterfalls)

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

Palouse Falls waterfall

Palouse Falls

27.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Towell Falls waterfall

Towell Falls

Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

26.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Dayton

Hompegg Falls

15.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Palouse Falls waterfall

Palouse Falls

27.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lookingglass Falls

29.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
tíkem Falls waterfall

tíkem Falls

46.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Towell Falls waterfall

Towell Falls

Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

26.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Dayton

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Dayton?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Dayton, including Palouse Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Dayton?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Dayton, including Palouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Dayton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Dayton is Hompegg Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Dayton?

The tallest waterfall near Dayton is Palouse Falls at 198 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Dayton require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Dayton requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Dayton?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Dayton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Dayton?

The closest waterfall to Dayton is Hompegg Falls, approximately 14.4 miles away.

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