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

85 waterfalls near Estacada have live flow data today

Ayers Creek Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Stout Creek Falls Barely Flowing Stasel Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Painter Falls Barely Flowing Coopey Falls Low Horsetail Falls Low Mist Falls Low Multnomah Falls Low Oneonta Falls Low Wiesendanger Falls Low Wahkeena Falls Low 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 Tanner Creek 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 Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Hardy Falls Barely Flowing Rodney Falls Barely Flowing Shipherd Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Lucia Falls Barely Flowing Moulton Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Barely Flowing Jackson Falls Low Kalama Falls Barely Flowing Washboard Falls Barely Flowing Lancaster Falls Barely Flowing Punchbowl Falls Barely Flowing Warren Creek Falls Barely Flowing 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 Barely Flowing Pegleg Falls Barely Flowing Ramona Falls Barely Flowing Yocum Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Low Sullivan Creek Falls Low Willamette Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Tod 81°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 76°F Partly Sunny
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 84°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 83°F Partly Sunny
Mon 80°F Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 33 cfs 59th percentile
  2. 2 Punchbowl Falls Moderate · 210 cfs 44th percentile
  3. 3 Lancaster Falls Moderate · 210 cfs 44th percentile
  4. 4 Warren Creek Falls Moderate · 210 cfs 44th percentile
  5. 5 Lower South Falls Moderate · 937 cfs 41st percentile
  6. 6 Lower Shellburg Falls Moderate · 937 cfs 41st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Estacada (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.

11.5 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft
31 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.

17.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
6.5 miles 800 ft
29.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
29.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft

All 86 Waterfalls Near Estacada

35.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
20.5 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft
8.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
8.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
41.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
22.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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 17 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 0.2 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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