Waterfall Hikes Near Hillsboro, OR

106,612 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
69 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

West of Hillsboro the farmland gives way to the Coast Range, and that is where the falls are. Lee Falls on the upper Tualatin takes 2.4 miles out and back with 200 feet of gain. University Falls, up Highway 6 in the Tillamook State Forest, drops 55 feet after 1.6 miles of trail. Ki-a-Kuts Falls hides near the Tualatin's headwaters. Willamette Falls, viewable from a pullout at Oregon City, covers the no hike option. Seventy falls come up within fifty miles, and dogs are welcome on most of the walkable ones.

Located at 45.5273°N, -122.9360°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hillsboro

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

67 of 69 gauged

49 of 67 waterfalls near Hillsboro are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Moderate Stasel Falls Moderate Beaver Falls Low Bonnie Falls Roaring Jackson Falls Roaring Bridal Veil 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 Strong Drake Falls Strong Drift Creek Falls Strong Lower North Falls Strong Lower Shellburg Falls Strong Lower South Falls Strong Middle North Falls Strong North Falls Strong Shellburg Falls Strong Winter Falls Strong Upper North Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong South Falls Strong Eagle Creek Upper Falls Roaring Middle Falls Roaring The Falls Roaring Elowah Falls Roaring Metlako Falls Roaring Moffett Falls Roaring Punch Bowl Falls Roaring Wahe Falls Roaring Wahclella Falls Roaring Fishhawk Falls Roaring Haines Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Roaring Lucia Falls Roaring Moulton Falls Roaring Salmon Falls Roaring Kilchis Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring Nehalem Falls Roaring North Fork Falls Roaring Latourell Falls Strong Upper Latourell Falls Strong Little Lee Falls Roaring Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Low Marietta Falls Low Munson Creek Falls Roaring Nenamusa Falls Roaring Wilson Falls Roaring Willamette Falls Low Washboard Falls Roaring University Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Veterans Day

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy · 64°F

Tod 59°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Mon 56°F Light Rain
Tue 62°F Rain Showers Likely
Vet 64°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy Best
Thu 60°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Fri 57°F Light Rain Likely
Sat 56°F Light Rain Likely

Flowing best right now near Hillsboro

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Rodney Falls Roaring · 163 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Little Falls Roaring · 410 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Kilchis Falls Roaring · 410 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 North Fork Falls Roaring · 410 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Wilson Falls Roaring · 325 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Hardy Falls Roaring · 163 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hillsboro (29 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.

Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

13.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

17.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft
Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

21.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

All 69 Waterfalls Near Hillsboro

Drake Falls waterfall

Drake Falls

43.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Eagle Creek Upper Falls waterfall

Eagle Creek Upper Falls

43.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
6.5 miles 800 ft
Middle North Falls waterfall

Middle North Falls

43.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 200 ft
Winter Falls waterfall

Winter Falls

43.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Elowah Falls waterfall

Elowah Falls

44 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 280 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

44 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.5 miles 700 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

44.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Hardy Falls waterfall

Hardy Falls

44.6 miles away
Washington
Hard
7.5 miles 2,000 ft
North Falls waterfall

North Falls

44.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles Unknown
Rodney Falls waterfall

Rodney Falls

44.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 850 ft
Abiqua Falls waterfall

Abiqua Falls

45 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
0.8 miles 180 ft
Upper North Falls waterfall

Upper North Falls

45.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles Unknown
Nehalem Falls waterfall

Nehalem Falls

45.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Moffett Falls waterfall

Moffett Falls

45.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.8 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wahe Falls in Oregon, about 353 feet of drop LiDAR

Wahe Falls

45.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Wahclella Falls waterfall

Wahclella Falls

46.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 320 ft
Butte Creek Falls waterfall

Butte Creek Falls

47.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.1 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Washboard Falls in Washington, about 90 feet of drop LiDAR

Washboard Falls

47.8 miles away
Washington
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

48.3 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Loowit Falls waterfall

Loowit Falls

48.4 miles away
Oregon
Hard
8.0 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hillsboro

Are there free waterfalls near Hillsboro?

There are 36 free waterfalls near Hillsboro, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hillsboro?

There are 29 easy waterfall hikes near Hillsboro, including Beaver Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hillsboro?

There are 49 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hillsboro, including Beaver Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hillsboro?

There are 54 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hillsboro, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hillsboro?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Hillsboro, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hillsboro?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hillsboro is Abiqua Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hillsboro?

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

Do any waterfalls near Hillsboro require permits?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Hillsboro require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hillsboro?

Yes, 59 waterfalls near Hillsboro have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hillsboro?

The closest waterfall to Hillsboro is Jackson Falls, approximately 4.7 miles away.

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