Waterfall Hikes Near Donald, OR

1,151 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
64 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Donald? There are 64 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Donald. 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 45.2227°N, -122.8389°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Donald

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

63 of 64 gauged

4 of 63 waterfalls near Donald are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Stout Creek Falls Barely Flowing Stasel Falls Barely Flowing Berry Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bonnie Falls Roaring Jackson Falls Roaring Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Coopey Falls Low Mist Falls Low Multnomah Falls Low Oneonta Falls Low Wiesendanger Falls Low Wahkeena Falls Low Double Falls Barely Flowing Drake Falls Barely Flowing Drift Creek Falls Barely Flowing Lower North Falls Barely Flowing Lower Shellburg Falls Barely Flowing Lower South Falls Barely Flowing Middle North Falls Barely Flowing North Falls Barely Flowing Shellburg Falls Barely Flowing Winter Falls Barely Flowing Upper North Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing South Falls Barely Flowing Eagle Creek Upper Falls Low Middle Falls Low The Falls Low Final Falls Moderate Frustration Falls Moderate Hideaway Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Moderate Vanishing Falls Moderate Stein Falls Moderate Split Falls Moderate Gunaldo Falls Low Haines Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Upper Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Little Lee Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Strong Lucia Falls Low Moulton Falls Low Salmon Falls Low Munson Creek Falls Low Nenamusa Falls Low Painter Falls Barely Flowing Pegleg Falls Moderate Salmon Falls Moderate Sullivan Creek Falls Moderate Silver Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Low Willamette Falls Strong University Falls Moderate

Updated 23 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Partly Sunny · 70°F

Fri 70°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 66°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 68°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 70°F Partly Sunny Best
Tue 72°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 73°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Thu 73°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Donald

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Bonnie Falls Roaring · 17 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Jackson Falls Roaring · 17 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Little Lee Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Willamette Falls Strong · 255 cfs 85th percentile
  5. 5 University Falls Moderate · 23 cfs 64th percentile
  6. 6 Little Niagara Falls Moderate · 67 cfs 57th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Donald (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.

Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

42.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Donald (44 waterfalls)

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

Drift Creek Falls waterfall

Drift Creek Falls

32.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.2 miles 540 ft
Lower South Falls waterfall

Lower South Falls

33.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.9 miles 200 ft
Lower North Falls waterfall

Lower North Falls

34.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft

All 64 Waterfalls Near Donald

Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

42.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Drift Creek Falls waterfall

Drift Creek Falls

32.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.2 miles 540 ft
Baker Creek Falls waterfall

Baker Creek Falls

23.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

9.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower South Falls waterfall

Lower South Falls

33.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.9 miles 200 ft
Lower North Falls waterfall

Lower North Falls

34.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Double Falls waterfall

Double Falls

11.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
South Falls waterfall

South Falls

33.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.1 miles 200 ft
Drake Falls waterfall

Drake Falls

16.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Middle North Falls waterfall

Middle North Falls

15.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 200 ft
Winter Falls waterfall

Winter Falls

15.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

15.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.5 miles 700 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

20.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
North Falls waterfall

North Falls

21.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Abiqua Falls waterfall

Abiqua Falls

16.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Upper North Falls waterfall

Upper North Falls

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

The Falls

19.2 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
Butte Creek Falls waterfall

Butte Creek Falls

18.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.1 miles 200 ft

Little Lee Falls

24.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Donald

Are there free waterfalls near Donald?

There are 31 free waterfalls near Donald, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Donald?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Donald?

There are 44 dog-friendly waterfalls near Donald, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Donald?

There are 45 kid-friendly waterfalls near Donald, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Donald?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Donald?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Donald?

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

Do any waterfalls near Donald require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Donald?

Yes, 61 waterfalls near Donald have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Donald?

The closest waterfall to Donald is Willamette Falls, approximately 15.5 miles away.

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