Waterfall Hikes Near Estacada, OR

4,619 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
85 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Estacada is a Clackamas River town, and its falls fan out in more than one direction. Upriver, Eagle Creek Upper Falls runs 6.5 miles round trip with 800 feet of climbing through Mount Hood National Forest country. Middle Falls is the local hot day pick, 3.5 easy miles to a swimming hole, dogs allowed. The Gorge lies about an hour north for Latourell's 224 feet and Bridal Veil's easy half mile. Eighty six falls land inside the radius, more than most people expect from a timber town this small.

Located at 45.2986°N, -122.3337°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Estacada

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

84 of 85 gauged

4 of 84 waterfalls near Estacada are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Stout Creek Falls Barely Flowing Stasel Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Strong Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Painter Falls Barely Flowing 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 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 Low Middle Falls Low The Falls Low 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 Falls Creek Falls Barely Flowing Final Falls Barely Flowing Frustration Falls Barely Flowing Hideaway Falls Barely Flowing Little Niagara Falls Barely Flowing Vanishing Falls Barely Flowing Stein Falls Barely Flowing Split Falls Barely Flowing Haines Falls Low Lee Falls Low Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Lucia Falls Barely Flowing Moulton Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Barely Flowing Jackson Falls Barely Flowing Kalama Falls Barely Flowing Washboard Falls Barely Flowing Lancaster Falls Moderate Punchbowl Falls Moderate Warren Creek Falls Moderate Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Upper Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Little Lee Falls Low Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Sahale Falls Barely Flowing Wallalute Falls Barely Flowing Umbrella Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Tamanawas Falls Barely Flowing Switchback Falls Barely Flowing Lower Soda Falls Barely Flowing Moose Creek Falls Barely Flowing Upper Soda Falls Barely Flowing McNabb Falls Barely Flowing Pegleg Falls Roaring Ramona Falls Low Yocum Falls Low Salmon Falls Strong Sullivan Creek Falls Strong Willamette Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 64°F

Fri 79°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 62°F Light Rain Likely
Sun 64°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 58°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 61°F Partly Sunny
Wed 64°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 57°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Estacada

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Pegleg Falls Roaring · 111 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Bridal Veil Falls Strong · 22 cfs 83rd percentile
  3. 3 Salmon Falls Strong · 1580 cfs 75th percentile
  4. 4 Sullivan Creek Falls Strong · 1580 cfs 75th percentile
  5. 5 Winter Falls Moderate · 1670 cfs 62nd percentile
  6. 6 Shellburg Falls Moderate · 1670 cfs 62nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Estacada (30 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.

Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

3.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft
Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

14.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Estacada (63 waterfalls)

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

Eagle Creek Upper Falls waterfall

Eagle Creek Upper Falls

6.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
6.5 miles 800 ft
Upper Latourell Falls waterfall

Upper Latourell Falls

16.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

16.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft

All 85 Waterfalls Near Estacada

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

2.6 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

3.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft
Eagle Creek Upper Falls waterfall

Eagle Creek Upper Falls

6.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
6.5 miles 800 ft
Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

14.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Upper Latourell Falls waterfall

Upper Latourell Falls

16.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

16.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

19 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 70 ft
Coopey Falls waterfall

Coopey Falls

20 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,500 ft
Final Falls waterfall

Final Falls

21 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
2.0 miles Unknown
Frustration Falls waterfall

Frustration Falls

21 miles away
Oregon
Hard
4.0 miles Unknown
Vanishing Falls waterfall

Vanishing Falls

21.3 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
2.0 miles Unknown
Aerial view around Little Niagara Falls in Oregon Aerial

Little Niagara Falls

21.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.0 miles 400 ft
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

22 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Wahkeena Falls waterfall

Wahkeena Falls

22.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.2 miles 60 ft
Henline Falls waterfall

Henline Falls

22.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.8 miles 200 ft
Aerial view around Hideaway Falls in Oregon Aerial

Hideaway Falls

22.5 miles away
Oregon
Hard
5.0 miles Unknown
Multnomah Falls waterfall

Multnomah Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 870 ft
Split Falls waterfall

Split Falls

22.9 miles away
Oregon
Hard
Unknown Unknown
Wiesendanger Falls waterfall

Wiesendanger Falls

23 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 700 ft
Stein Falls waterfall

Stein Falls

23.1 miles away
Oregon
Hard
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Estacada

Are there free waterfalls near Estacada?

There are 42 free waterfalls near Estacada, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Estacada?

There are 30 easy waterfall hikes near Estacada, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Estacada?

There are 63 dog-friendly waterfalls near Estacada, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Estacada?

There are 68 kid-friendly waterfalls near Estacada, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Estacada?

There are 7 waterfalls that allow swimming near Estacada, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Estacada?

The shortest waterfall hike near Estacada is Abiqua Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Estacada?

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

Do any waterfalls near Estacada require permits?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Estacada require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Estacada?

Yes, 83 waterfalls near Estacada have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Estacada?

The closest waterfall to Estacada is The Falls, approximately 2.6 miles away.

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