Waterfall Hikes Near Hillsboro, OR

106,612 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
70 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

68 of 70 gauged

1 of 68 waterfalls near Hillsboro is flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Stasel Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Falls Barely Flowing Bonnie Falls Barely Flowing Jackson Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Moderate 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 Tanner Creek Falls Barely Flowing Fishhawk Falls Barely Flowing Haines Falls Low Lee Falls Low Hardy Falls Barely Flowing Rodney Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Moderate Lucia Falls Moderate Moulton Falls Moderate Salmon Falls Moderate Kilchis Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Nehalem Falls Barely Flowing North Fork Falls Barely Flowing Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Upper Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Little Lee Falls Strong Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Munson Creek Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Willamette Falls Moderate Washboard Falls Barely Flowing University Falls Low

Updated 40 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 88°F

Tue 84°F Sunny
Wed 79°F Partly Sunny
Thu 86°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 88°F Sunny
Sat 88°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 87°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 82°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Hillsboro

Updated 40 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Little Lee Falls Strong · 3 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 The Falls Moderate · 668 cfs 66th percentile
  3. 3 Middle Falls Moderate · 668 cfs 66th percentile
  4. 4 Eagle Creek Upper Falls Moderate · 668 cfs 66th percentile
  5. 5 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 33 cfs 60th percentile
  6. 6 Lower North Falls Moderate · 937 cfs 42nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hillsboro (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.

Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

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

Willamette Falls

31 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hillsboro (55 waterfalls)

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

Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

10 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 70 Waterfalls Near Hillsboro

Drake Falls waterfall

Drake Falls

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

Eagle Creek Upper Falls

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

Middle North Falls

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

Winter Falls

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

Elowah Falls

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

Twin Falls

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

Fall Creek Falls

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

Hardy Falls

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

North Falls

4.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Rodney Falls waterfall

Rodney Falls

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

Abiqua Falls

26 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Upper North Falls waterfall

Upper North Falls

4.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nehalem Falls waterfall

Nehalem Falls

14 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moffett Falls waterfall

Moffett Falls

17.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wahe Falls

3.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tanner Creek Falls waterfall

Tanner Creek Falls

3.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft
Wahclella Falls waterfall

Wahclella Falls

3.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 300 ft
Butte Creek Falls waterfall

Butte Creek Falls

25 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.1 miles 200 ft

Washboard Falls

41.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

19 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hillsboro

Are there free waterfalls near Hillsboro?

There are 34 free waterfalls near Hillsboro, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hillsboro?

There are 17 easy waterfall hikes near Hillsboro, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hillsboro?

There are 55 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hillsboro, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hillsboro?

There are 55 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, 60 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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