Waterfall Hikes Near Estacada, OR

4,619 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
86 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

85 of 86 gauged

26 of 85 waterfalls near Estacada are flowing strongly today

Baker Creek Falls Strong Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Roaring Painter Falls Roaring 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 Elowah Falls Roaring Metlako Falls Roaring Moffett Falls Roaring Punch Bowl Falls Roaring Wahe Falls Roaring Wahclella Falls Roaring Tanner Creek Falls Roaring Falls Creek Falls Roaring 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 Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Hardy Falls Roaring Rodney Falls Roaring Shipherd Falls Roaring Kalama Falls Roaring Washboard Falls Roaring Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Little Lee Falls Moderate 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 Roaring Pegleg Falls Barely Flowing Ramona Falls Roaring Yocum Falls Roaring Salmon Falls Moderate Sullivan Creek Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 66°F

Aft 57°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 63°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 69°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 66°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 65°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 66°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Thu 62°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 Moffett Falls Roaring · 39 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Washboard Falls Roaring · 5 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Willamette Falls Roaring · 289 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Falls Creek Falls Roaring · 204 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Elowah Falls Roaring · 39 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Painter Falls Roaring · 30 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Estacada (33 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 (69 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 86 Waterfalls Near Estacada

LiDAR terrain view around Moose Creek Falls in Oregon, about 208 feet of drop LiDAR

Moose Creek Falls

48.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

48.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft
Upper Soda Falls waterfall

Upper Soda Falls

49 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Lower Soda Falls waterfall

Lower Soda Falls

49.5 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Washboard Falls in Washington, about 90 feet of drop LiDAR

Washboard Falls

49.7 miles away
Washington
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Haines Falls in Oregon, about 192 feet of drop LiDAR

Haines Falls

49.9 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Estacada

Are there free waterfalls near Estacada?

There are 41 free waterfalls near Estacada, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Estacada?

There are 33 easy waterfall hikes near Estacada, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Estacada?

There are 69 dog-friendly waterfalls near Estacada, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Estacada?

There are 69 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, 84 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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