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

24 of 63 waterfalls near Hood River are flowing strongly today

Bridal Veil Falls Low Castile Falls Moderate Crooked Creek Falls Moderate Celestial Falls Barely Flowing White River Falls Barely Flowing Celilo Falls (historical) Barely Flowing Coopey Falls Roaring Horsetail Falls Roaring Mist Falls Roaring Multnomah Falls Roaring Oneonta Falls Roaring Wiesendanger Falls Roaring Wahkeena Falls Roaring Curly Creek Falls Strong Falls Creek Falls Strong Langfield Falls Strong Cushing Falls Moderate Eagle Creek Upper Falls Moderate Elowah Falls Roaring Metlako Falls Roaring Moffett Falls Roaring Punch Bowl Falls Roaring Wahe Falls Roaring Wahclella Falls Roaring Tanner Creek Falls Roaring Final Falls Moderate Frustration Falls Moderate Hideaway Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Moderate Vanishing Falls Moderate Stein Falls Moderate Split Falls Moderate Hardy Falls Moderate Rodney Falls Moderate Shipherd Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Roaring Lucia Falls Roaring Moulton Falls Roaring Salmon Falls Roaring Lancaster Falls Low Punchbowl Falls Low Warren Creek Falls Low Wah Gwin Gwin Falls Low Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Paradise Falls Moderate Upper 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 Mill Creek Falls Low Ramona Falls Strong Yocum Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong The Dalles (historical) Moderate

Updated 23 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 63°F

Fri 60°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 57°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 63°F Sunny Best
Mon 70°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 72°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 75°F Sunny
Thu 75°F Mostly Sunny

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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

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

Punchbowl Falls

12.5 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

Hardy Falls waterfall

Hardy Falls

30.9 miles away
Washington
Hard
7.5 miles 2,000 ft
Umbrella Falls waterfall

Umbrella Falls

14 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Crooked Creek Falls waterfall

Crooked Creek Falls

42.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Elowah Falls waterfall

Elowah Falls

20.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 280 ft
Switchback Falls waterfall

Switchback Falls

38.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Celilo Falls (historical) waterfall

Celilo Falls (historical)

8.1 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Falls Creek Falls waterfall

Falls Creek Falls

38.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.4 miles 750 ft
Ramona Falls waterfall

Ramona Falls

16.4 miles away
Oregon
Hard
7.0 miles 800 ft
Langfield Falls waterfall

Langfield Falls

6.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dougan Falls waterfall

Dougan Falls

23.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

26.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft
Oneonta Falls waterfall

Oneonta Falls

15.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Outlet Falls waterfall

Outlet Falls

24.1 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

47.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft
Yocum Falls waterfall

Yocum Falls

4.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wiesendanger Falls waterfall

Wiesendanger Falls

13.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 700 ft
Multnomah Falls waterfall

Multnomah Falls

2.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 870 ft
Wahkeena Falls waterfall

Wahkeena Falls

13.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.2 miles 60 ft
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

29.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Niagara Falls waterfall

Little Niagara Falls

3.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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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