Waterfall Hikes Near Johnson City, OR

430 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
83 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Johnson City? There are 83 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

81 of 83 gauged

3 of 81 waterfalls near Johnson City are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Stout Creek Falls Barely Flowing Stasel Falls Barely Flowing Bonnie Falls Strong Jackson Falls Strong Bridal Veil Falls Moderate 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 Barely Flowing Drake Falls Barely Flowing Drift Creek Falls Barely Flowing Lower North Falls Barely Flowing Lower Shellburg Falls Barely Flowing Lower South Falls Barely Flowing Middle North Falls Barely Flowing North Falls Barely Flowing Shellburg Falls Barely Flowing Winter Falls Barely Flowing Upper North Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing South Falls Barely Flowing Eagle Creek Upper Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing The 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 Haines Falls Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing Hardy Falls Barely Flowing Rodney Falls Barely Flowing Shipherd Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Low Lucia Falls Low Moulton Falls Low Salmon Falls Low Kalama Falls Barely Flowing Washboard Falls Barely Flowing Latourell Falls Low Upper Latourell Falls Low Little Lee Falls Roaring 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 Barely Flowing Ramona Falls Barely Flowing Yocum Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Low Sullivan Creek Falls Low Willamette Falls Moderate University Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny · 72°F

Fri 70°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 66°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 68°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 69°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 71°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 72°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny Best
Thu 72°F 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 Roaring · 2 cfs 91st percentile
  2. 2 Jackson Falls Strong · 17 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Bonnie Falls Strong · 17 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Willamette Falls Strong · 255 cfs 85th percentile
  5. 5 University Falls Moderate · 23 cfs 64th percentile
  6. 6 Vanishing Falls Moderate · 67 cfs 57th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Johnson City (17 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

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

Middle Falls

19.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Johnson City (65 waterfalls)

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

Upper Latourell Falls waterfall

Upper Latourell Falls

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

Latourell Falls

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

Eagle Creek Upper Falls

43.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
6.5 miles 800 ft

All 83 Waterfalls Near Johnson City

Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

24.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shipherd Falls waterfall

Shipherd Falls

38.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Punchbowl Falls waterfall

Punchbowl Falls

38.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Johnson City

Are there free waterfalls near Johnson City?

There are 38 free waterfalls near Johnson City, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Johnson City?

There are 17 easy waterfall hikes near Johnson City, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Johnson City?

There are 65 dog-friendly waterfalls near Johnson City, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Johnson City?

There are 65 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, 78 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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