Waterfall Hikes Near Gardiner, OR

278 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gardiner? There are 21 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Gardiner. 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 43.7327°N, -124.1068°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gardiner

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

21 of 21 gauged

11 of 21 waterfalls near Gardiner are flowing strongly today

Beaver Creek Falls Strong Sweet Creek Falls Strong Cascade Falls Strong Fall Creek Falls Strong Estelle Falls Strong Golden Falls Strong Henrys Falls Strong Hewett Falls Strong Pidgeon Falls Strong Silver Falls Strong Stulls Falls Strong Laverne Falls Barely Flowing Middle Creek Falls Barely Flowing Lost Creek Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kentucky Falls Moderate North Fork Falls Moderate Upper Kentucky Falls Moderate The Horn Moderate Platinum Falls Low Siuslaw Falls Low Smith River Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Partly Sunny · 63°F

Aft 60°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 59°F Rain Showers
Sun 62°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 62°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 63°F Partly Sunny Best
Wed 63°F Partly Sunny
Thu 64°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Gardiner

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Kentucky Falls Strong · 119 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 The Horn Strong · 119 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 North Fork Falls Strong · 119 cfs 88th percentile
  4. 4 Upper Kentucky Falls Strong · 119 cfs 88th percentile
  5. 5 Estelle Falls Strong · 1 cfs 87th percentile
  6. 6 Golden Falls Strong · 1 cfs 87th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gardiner (6 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.

Stulls Falls waterfall

Stulls Falls

16.5 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Sweet Creek Falls waterfall

Sweet Creek Falls

41.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.2 miles 250 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Gardiner (15 waterfalls)

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

Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

37.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Estelle Falls

13 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft

All 21 Waterfalls Near Gardiner

Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

37.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pidgeon Falls

12.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Estelle Falls

13 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Stulls Falls waterfall

Stulls Falls

16.5 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Henrys Falls waterfall

Henrys Falls

15.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sweet Creek Falls waterfall

Sweet Creek Falls

41.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.2 miles 250 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

18 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Beaver Creek Falls waterfall

Beaver Creek Falls

41.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Platinum Falls waterfall

Platinum Falls

24.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Golden Falls waterfall

Golden Falls

18.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

Hewett Falls

17 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

44.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Lower Kentucky Falls waterfall

Lower Kentucky Falls

44.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.4 miles 800 ft
Upper Kentucky Falls waterfall CC

Upper Kentucky Falls

45.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.4 miles 800 ft
Laverne Falls waterfall

Laverne Falls

14.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

18.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
The Horn waterfall

The Horn

46.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Siuslaw Falls waterfall

Siuslaw Falls

33.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lost Creek Falls waterfall

Lost Creek Falls

31.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gardiner

Are there free waterfalls near Gardiner?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Gardiner, including Cascade Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Gardiner?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Gardiner, including Fall Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gardiner?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Gardiner, including Beaver Creek Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gardiner?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Gardiner, including Beaver Creek Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Gardiner?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Gardiner, including Siuslaw Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gardiner?

The shortest waterfall hike near Gardiner is Beaver Creek Falls at 1.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Gardiner?

The tallest waterfall near Gardiner is Silver Falls at 177 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Gardiner?

Yes, 20 waterfalls near Gardiner have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Gardiner?

The closest waterfall to Gardiner is Smith River Falls, approximately 14.9 miles away.

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