Waterfall Hikes Near Ilwaco, WA

1,433 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ilwaco? There are 10 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ilwaco. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 46.3100°N, -124.0417°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ilwaco

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 10 gauged

1 of 10 waterfalls near Ilwaco is flowing strongly today

Barth Falls Barely Flowing Fishhawk Falls Barely Flowing Gnat Creek Falls Barely Flowing Youngs River Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Falls Strong Little Falls Barely Flowing Nehalem Falls Barely Flowing North Fork Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 67°F

Wed 71°F Patchy Smoke
Thu 67°F Partly Sunny
Fri 67°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 66°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 66°F Partly Sunny
Mon 66°F Partly Sunny
Tue 66°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Ilwaco

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Beaver Falls Moderate · 288000 cfs 66th percentile
  2. 2 Barth Falls Low · 41 cfs 12th percentile
  3. 3 Fishhawk Falls Low · 41 cfs 12th percentile
  4. 4 Gnat Creek Falls Low · 41 cfs 12th percentile
  5. 5 Youngs River Falls Low · 41 cfs 12th percentile
  6. 6 Fisk Falls Barely Flowing · 28 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ilwaco (2 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.

Youngs River Falls waterfall

Youngs River Falls

42 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Fishhawk Falls waterfall

Fishhawk Falls

42 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ilwaco (7 waterfalls)

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

Barth Falls

25.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gnat Creek Falls waterfall

Gnat Creek Falls

29.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.4 miles 500 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

19 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

All 10 Waterfalls Near Ilwaco

Youngs River Falls waterfall

Youngs River Falls

42 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Barth Falls

25.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gnat Creek Falls waterfall

Gnat Creek Falls

29.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.4 miles 500 ft
Willapa Falls waterfall

Willapa Falls

28.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fishhawk Falls waterfall

Fishhawk Falls

42 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

19 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Nehalem Falls waterfall

Nehalem Falls

14 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Fisk Falls

22.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

25.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

19.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ilwaco

Are there free waterfalls near Ilwaco?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Ilwaco, including Barth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ilwaco?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Ilwaco, including Fishhawk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ilwaco?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ilwaco, including Barth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ilwaco?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ilwaco, including Barth Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Ilwaco?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Ilwaco, including Youngs River Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ilwaco?

The shortest waterfall hike near Ilwaco is Barth Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Ilwaco?

The tallest waterfall near Ilwaco is Youngs River Falls at 54 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Ilwaco?

The closest waterfall to Ilwaco is Youngs River Falls, approximately 22.5 miles away.

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