Waterfall Hikes Near Hood River, OR

8,292 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
69 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hood River? There are 69 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

67 of 69 gauged

4 of 67 waterfalls near Hood River are flowing strongly today

Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Celestial Falls Roaring White River Falls Roaring Celilo Falls (historical) Roaring 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 Moderate 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 Barely Flowing Frustration Falls Barely Flowing Hideaway Falls Barely Flowing Little Niagara Falls Barely Flowing Vanishing Falls Barely Flowing Stein Falls Barely Flowing Split Falls Barely Flowing Fish Ladder Falls Moderate Grant Purcell Falls Moderate Jennings Falls Moderate Hardy Falls Barely Flowing Rodney Falls Barely Flowing Shipherd Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Low Lucia Falls Low Moulton Falls Low Salmon Falls Low Lancaster Falls Barely Flowing Punchbowl Falls Barely Flowing Warren Creek Falls Barely Flowing Wah Gwin Gwin Falls Barely Flowing Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Upper Latourell Falls Barely Flowing 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 Ramona Falls Barely Flowing Yocum Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Roaring Tumwater Falls Barely Flowing The Dalles (historical) Moderate

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 86°F

Wed 78°F Sunny
Thu 85°F Areas Of Smoke
Fri 86°F Sunny Best
Sat 86°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 88°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 86°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

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 Celilo Falls (historical) Roaring · 3940 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Celestial Falls Roaring · 87 cfs 95th percentile
  3. 3 White River Falls Roaring · 87 cfs 95th percentile
  4. 4 Twin Falls Moderate · 368 cfs 69th percentile
  5. 5 Jennings Falls Moderate · 503 cfs 65th percentile
  6. 6 Grant Purcell Falls Moderate · 503 cfs 65th 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

9.2 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hood River (53 waterfalls)

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

Warren Creek Falls waterfall

Warren Creek Falls

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

Lancaster Falls

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

Punchbowl Falls

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

Shipherd Falls

20.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 69 Waterfalls Near Hood River

Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

24 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft
Sherars Falls waterfall

Sherars Falls

23.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lucia Falls waterfall

Lucia Falls

29.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tumwater Falls waterfall

Tumwater Falls

34 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jennings Falls waterfall

Jennings Falls

25.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

32.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Fish Ladder Falls waterfall

Fish Ladder Falls

35.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Eagle Creek Upper Falls waterfall

Eagle Creek Upper Falls

17.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
6.5 miles 800 ft
Grant Purcell Falls waterfall

Grant Purcell Falls

42.2 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 26 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 53 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hood River, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hood River?

There are 54 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, 69 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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