Waterfall Hikes Near Hood River, OR

8,292 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
65 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hood River? There are 65 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hood River. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 45.7092°N, -121.5260°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hood River

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

63 of 65 gauged

1 of 63 waterfalls near Hood River is flowing strongly today

Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Castile Falls Barely Flowing Crooked Creek Falls Barely Flowing Celestial Falls Moderate White River Falls Moderate Celilo Falls (historical) Barely Flowing 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 Curly Creek Falls Barely Flowing Falls Creek Falls Barely Flowing Langfield Falls Barely Flowing Cushing Falls Strong Eagle Creek Upper Falls Barely Flowing 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 Final Falls Moderate Frustration Falls Moderate Hideaway Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Moderate Vanishing Falls Moderate Stein Falls Moderate Split 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 Lancaster Falls Low Punchbowl Falls Low Warren Creek Falls Low Wah Gwin Gwin Falls Low Latourell Falls Low Upper Latourell Falls Low Little Niagara Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing 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 Mill Creek Falls Moderate Ramona Falls Barely Flowing Yocum Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing The Dalles (historical) Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 69°F

Aft 91°F Sunny
Thu 78°F Partly Sunny
Fri 67°F Light Rain
Sat 63°F Light Rain Likely
Sun 65°F Partly Sunny
Mon 69°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 69°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Hood River

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Cushing Falls Strong · 188000 cfs 83rd percentile
  2. 2 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 52 cfs 70th percentile
  3. 3 Mill Creek Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 38th percentile
  4. 4 Celestial Falls Moderate · 97 cfs 32nd percentile
  5. 5 White River Falls Moderate · 97 cfs 32nd percentile
  6. 6 Split Falls Moderate · 65 cfs 28th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hood River (14 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.

Wah Gwin Gwin Falls waterfall

Wah Gwin Gwin Falls

29.4 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hood River (51 waterfalls)

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

Warren Creek Falls waterfall

Warren Creek Falls

36.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Lancaster Falls waterfall

Lancaster Falls

37.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 600 ft
Punchbowl Falls waterfall

Punchbowl Falls

38.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft
Shipherd Falls waterfall

Shipherd Falls

38.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 65 Waterfalls Near Hood River

Wah Gwin Gwin Falls waterfall

Wah Gwin Gwin Falls

29.4 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Warren Creek Falls waterfall

Warren Creek Falls

36.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Lancaster Falls waterfall

Lancaster Falls

37.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 600 ft
Punchbowl Falls waterfall

Punchbowl Falls

38.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft
Shipherd Falls waterfall

Shipherd Falls

38.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mill Creek Falls waterfall

Mill Creek Falls

10.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tamanawas Falls waterfall

Tamanawas Falls

7.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.4 miles 580 ft
Metlako Falls waterfall

Metlako Falls

18.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

44 miles away
Oregon
Hard
12.0 miles 1,640 ft
Punch Bowl Falls waterfall

Punch Bowl Falls

18.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft
Wallalute Falls waterfall

Wallalute Falls

9.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Loowit Falls waterfall

Loowit Falls

17.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Dalles (historical) waterfall

The Dalles (historical)

20.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cushing Falls waterfall

Cushing Falls

22.7 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Wahclella Falls waterfall

Wahclella Falls

20.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 300 ft
Tanner Creek Falls waterfall

Tanner Creek Falls

20.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft

Wahe Falls

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

Moffett Falls

40.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rodney Falls waterfall

Rodney Falls

24.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 850 ft
Sahale Falls waterfall

Sahale Falls

23.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hood River

Are there free waterfalls near Hood River?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Hood River, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hood River?

There are 14 easy waterfall hikes near Hood River, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hood River?

There are 51 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hood River, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hood River?

There are 52 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hood River, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hood River?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Hood River, including Dougan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hood River?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hood River is Bridal Veil Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hood River?

The tallest waterfall near Hood River is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Hood River require permits?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Hood River require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hood River?

Yes, 65 waterfalls near Hood River have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hood River?

The closest waterfall to Hood River is Wah Gwin Gwin Falls, approximately 1.3 miles away.

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