Waterfall Hikes Near Johnson City, OR

430 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
85 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Johnson City? There are 85 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Johnson City. 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 45.4046°N, -122.5794°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Johnson City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

83 of 85 gauged

1 of 83 waterfalls near Johnson City is flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Stout Creek Falls Barely Flowing Stasel Falls Barely Flowing Bonnie Falls Barely Flowing Jackson Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Painter Falls 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 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 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 Haines Falls Low Lee Falls Low Hardy Falls Barely Flowing Rodney Falls Barely Flowing Shipherd Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Moderate Lucia Falls Moderate Moulton Falls Moderate Salmon Falls Moderate Kalama Falls Barely Flowing Washboard Falls Barely Flowing Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Upper Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Little Lee Falls Strong 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 Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Pegleg Falls Barely Flowing Punchbowl Falls Moderate Ramona Falls Barely Flowing Yocum Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Moderate Sullivan Creek Falls Moderate Willamette Falls Moderate University Falls Low

Updated 14 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 81°F Mostly Cloudy
Thu 84°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 87°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 87°F Partly Sunny
Mon 83°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Johnson City

Updated 39 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 Johnson City (18 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.

Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

31 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

11.5 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Johnson City (67 waterfalls)

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

Upper Latourell Falls waterfall

Upper Latourell Falls

29.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

29.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Eagle Creek Upper Falls waterfall

Eagle Creek Upper Falls

17.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
6.5 miles 800 ft

All 85 Waterfalls Near Johnson City

Yocum Falls waterfall

Yocum Falls

30.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hideaway Falls

30.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Split Falls waterfall

Split Falls

47.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Washboard Falls

41.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stein Falls waterfall

Stein Falls

47.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Loowit Falls waterfall

Loowit Falls

40.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wallalute Falls waterfall

Wallalute Falls

29.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Baker Creek Falls waterfall

Baker Creek Falls

39.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pegleg Falls waterfall

Pegleg Falls

38.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Punch Bowl Falls waterfall

Punch Bowl Falls

1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

14.6 miles away
Oregon
Hard
12.0 miles 1,640 ft
Metlako Falls waterfall

Metlako Falls

1.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

Marietta Falls

12.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Sullivan Creek Falls waterfall CC

Sullivan Creek Falls

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

Tamanawas Falls

27.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.4 miles 580 ft
Umbrella Falls waterfall

Umbrella Falls

33.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Switchback Falls waterfall

Switchback Falls

34.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft

Kalama Falls

25.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
Sahale Falls waterfall

Sahale Falls

33.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
University Falls waterfall

University Falls

29.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Johnson City

Are there free waterfalls near Johnson City?

There are 40 free waterfalls near Johnson City, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Johnson City?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near Johnson City, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Johnson City?

There are 67 dog-friendly waterfalls near Johnson City, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Johnson City?

There are 67 kid-friendly waterfalls near Johnson City, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Johnson City?

There are 7 waterfalls that allow swimming near Johnson City, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Johnson City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Johnson City is Abiqua Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Johnson City?

The tallest waterfall near Johnson City is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Johnson City require permits?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Johnson City require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Johnson City?

Yes, 80 waterfalls near Johnson City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Johnson City?

The closest waterfall to Johnson City is Willamette Falls, approximately 4.4 miles away.

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