Waterfall Hikes Near Durham, OR

1,860 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
78 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Durham? There are 78 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Durham. 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 45.3941°N, -122.7580°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Durham

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

76 of 78 gauged

29 of 76 waterfalls near Durham are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Moderate Stout Creek Falls Moderate Stasel Falls Moderate Bonnie Falls Barely Flowing Jackson Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Coopey Falls Roaring Horsetail Falls Roaring Mist Falls Roaring Multnomah Falls Roaring Oneonta Falls Roaring Wiesendanger Falls Roaring Wahkeena Falls Roaring Double Falls Moderate Drake Falls Moderate Drift Creek Falls Moderate Lower North Falls Moderate Lower Shellburg Falls Moderate Lower South Falls Moderate Middle North Falls Moderate North Falls Moderate Shellburg Falls Moderate Winter Falls Moderate Upper North Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate South Falls Moderate Eagle Creek Upper Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate Elowah Falls Roaring Metlako Falls Roaring Moffett Falls Roaring Punch Bowl Falls Roaring Wahe Falls Roaring Wahclella Falls Roaring Tanner Creek Falls Roaring Final Falls Moderate Frustration Falls Moderate Hideaway Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Moderate Vanishing Falls Moderate Stein Falls Moderate Split Falls Moderate Haines Falls Roaring Lee Falls Roaring Hardy Falls Roaring Rodney Falls Roaring Horseshoe Falls Roaring Lucia Falls Roaring Moulton Falls Roaring Salmon Falls Roaring Kilchis Falls Moderate Latourell Falls Strong Upper Latourell Falls Strong Little Lee Falls Moderate Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Barely Flowing Marietta Falls Barely Flowing Nenamusa Falls Strong Pegleg Falls Barely Flowing Ramona Falls Roaring Yocum Falls Roaring Salmon Falls Moderate Sullivan Creek Falls Moderate Wilson Falls Strong Willamette Falls Low Washboard Falls Roaring University Falls Moderate

Updated 24 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Thu 68°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 64°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 60°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 66°F Partly Sunny
Mon 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 74°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 80°F Sunny

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Durham (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.

Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

11.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

37.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

26.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft

All 78 Waterfalls Near Durham

Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

20.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Ki-a-Kuts Falls waterfall

Ki-a-Kuts Falls

48 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
North Falls waterfall

North Falls

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

Abiqua Falls

Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Upper North Falls waterfall

Upper North Falls

4.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Baker Creek Falls waterfall

Baker Creek Falls

39.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

41.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

28 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 70 ft

Marietta Falls

21.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Coopey Falls waterfall

Coopey Falls

28.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,500 ft
Butte Creek Falls waterfall

Butte Creek Falls

2.5 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.1 miles 200 ft
Shellburg Falls waterfall

Shellburg Falls

36.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.8 miles 400 ft
Lower Shellburg Falls waterfall

Lower Shellburg Falls

36.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.8 miles 500 ft
Lucia Falls waterfall

Lucia Falls

15.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stasel Falls waterfall

Stasel Falls

36.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

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

Wahkeena Falls

13.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.2 miles 60 ft

Ayers Creek Falls

26.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

26.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Durham

Are there free waterfalls near Durham?

There are 36 free waterfalls near Durham, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Durham?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Durham?

There are 59 dog-friendly waterfalls near Durham, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Durham?

There are 59 kid-friendly waterfalls near Durham, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Durham?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Durham, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Durham?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Durham?

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

Do any waterfalls near Durham require permits?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Durham require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Durham?

Yes, 73 waterfalls near Durham have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Durham?

The closest waterfall to Durham is Willamette Falls, approximately 7.8 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Durham, Oregon

Moffetts (Bonneville) Hot Springs

Moffetts (Bonneville) Hot Springs

46.6 mi 97°F

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Bagby Hot Springs

Bagby Hot Springs

47.1 mi 136°F

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Swim Warm Springs

Swim Warm Springs

48.3 mi 79°F

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Austin Hot Springs

Austin Hot Springs

49.9 mi 186°F

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Rock Creek Hot Springs

51.2 mi

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St Martins Hot Springs

56.8 mi 120°F

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