Waterfall Hikes Near Durham, OR

1,860 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
82 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Durham? There are 82 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

80 of 82 gauged

2 of 80 waterfalls near Durham are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Stout Creek Falls Barely Flowing Stasel Falls Barely Flowing Bonnie Falls Low Jackson 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 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 Moderate Middle Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate 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 Final Falls Moderate Frustration Falls Moderate Hideaway Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Moderate Vanishing Falls Moderate Stein Falls Moderate Split Falls Moderate Haines Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Hardy Falls Barely Flowing Rodney Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Moderate Lucia Falls Moderate Moulton Falls Moderate Salmon Falls Moderate Kilchis Falls Barely Flowing Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Little Lee Falls Moderate Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Wallalute Falls Barely Flowing Umbrella Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Tamanawas Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Strong Marietta Falls Strong Munson Creek Falls Moderate Nenamusa Falls Barely Flowing Pegleg Falls Moderate Ramona Falls Barely Flowing Yocum Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Barely Flowing Sullivan Creek Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Willamette Falls Moderate Washboard Falls Barely Flowing University Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Mon 93°F Patchy Smoke
Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 84°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 81°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 78°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 80°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Durham

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Willamette Falls Strong · 233 cfs 82nd percentile
  2. 2 Marietta Falls Strong · 1290 cfs 77th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Kalama River Falls Strong · 1290 cfs 77th percentile
  4. 4 Pegleg Falls Moderate · 299 cfs 70th percentile
  5. 5 Latourell Falls Moderate · 329 cfs 69th percentile
  6. 6 Upper Latourell Falls Moderate · 329 cfs 69th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Durham (17 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

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

Lee Falls

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

Middle Falls

25.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft

All 82 Waterfalls Near Durham

Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

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

Ki-a-Kuts Falls

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

North Falls

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

Abiqua Falls

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

Upper North Falls

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

Baker Creek Falls

22.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

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

Salmon Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

2.5 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 70 ft

Marietta Falls

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

Coopey Falls

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

Butte Creek Falls

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

Shellburg Falls

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

Lower Shellburg Falls

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

Lucia Falls

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

Stasel Falls

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

Mist Falls

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

Wahkeena Falls

5.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.2 miles 60 ft

Ayers Creek Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

31 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Durham

Are there free waterfalls near Durham?

There are 38 free waterfalls near Durham, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Durham?

There are 17 easy waterfall hikes near Durham, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Durham?

There are 63 dog-friendly waterfalls near Durham, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Durham?

There are 63 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, 11 waterfalls near Durham require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Durham?

Yes, 77 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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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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