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

1 of 76 waterfalls near Durham is flowing strongly today

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

Updated 29 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 76°F

Wed 72°F Mostly Cloudy
Thu 76°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 82°F Mostly Sunny
Ind 84°F Sunny
Sun 85°F Sunny
Mon 86°F Sunny
Tue 84°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 Fall Creek Falls Strong · 160 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Butte Creek Falls Strong · 160 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Abiqua Falls Strong · 160 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Little Lee Falls Strong · 6 cfs 81st percentile
  5. 5 Split Falls Moderate · 69 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 Vanishing Falls Moderate · 69 cfs 73rd percentile

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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

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

Lee Falls

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

Middle Falls

19.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft

All 78 Waterfalls Near Durham

Multnomah Falls waterfall

Multnomah Falls

23.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 870 ft

Stout Creek Falls

9.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wiesendanger Falls waterfall

Wiesendanger Falls

23.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 700 ft
University Falls waterfall

University Falls

25.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

8.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft
Oneonta Falls waterfall

Oneonta Falls

2.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

24.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

24.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dougan Falls waterfall

Dougan Falls

16.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

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

Ramona Falls

16.4 miles away
Oregon
Hard
7.0 miles 800 ft

Nenamusa Falls

25.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Elowah Falls waterfall

Elowah Falls

2.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 280 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

16.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hardy Falls waterfall

Hardy Falls

0.1 miles away
Washington
Hard
7.5 miles 2,000 ft
Final Falls waterfall

Final Falls

0.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Frustration Falls waterfall

Frustration Falls

0.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 350 ft
Rodney Falls waterfall

Rodney Falls

24.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 850 ft
Vanishing Falls waterfall

Vanishing Falls

0.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

14 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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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Hot springs near Durham, Oregon

Moffetts (Bonneville) Hot Springs

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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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