Waterfall Hikes Near Lafayette, OR

4,391 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
44 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lafayette? There are 44 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lafayette. 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 45.2463°N, -123.1115°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lafayette

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

43 of 44 gauged

4 of 43 waterfalls near Lafayette are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Stout Creek Falls Barely Flowing Stasel Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Falls Moderate Berry Creek Falls Moderate Bonnie Falls Low Jackson Falls Low Chitwood Falls Roaring Gunaldo Falls Roaring 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 Moderate Middle Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate Haines Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Kilchis Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Little Lee Falls Moderate Munson Creek Falls Moderate Nenamusa Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Strong Valsetz Falls Strong Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Willamette Falls Moderate University Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Mon 92°F Patchy Smoke
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 82°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Thu 79°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 79°F Sunny
Sat 77°F Sunny
Sun 78°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Lafayette

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Gunaldo Falls Roaring · 83 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Chitwood Falls Roaring · 83 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Willamette Falls Strong · 233 cfs 82nd percentile
  4. 4 Silver Falls Strong · 73 cfs 78th percentile
  5. 5 Valsetz Falls Strong · 73 cfs 78th percentile
  6. 6 Munson Creek Falls Moderate · 88 cfs 64th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lafayette (8 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.

Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

33.5 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft

All 44 Waterfalls Near Lafayette

South Falls waterfall

South Falls

46 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.1 miles 200 ft
Drake Falls waterfall

Drake Falls

32.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Middle North Falls waterfall

Middle North Falls

28 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 200 ft
Winter Falls waterfall

Winter Falls

32.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

28.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.5 miles 700 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

35.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

41.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
North Falls waterfall

North Falls

27.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

25.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft
Abiqua Falls waterfall

Abiqua Falls

21.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Upper North Falls waterfall

Upper North Falls

27.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Eagle Creek Upper Falls waterfall

Eagle Creek Upper Falls

43.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
6.5 miles 800 ft

Kilchis Falls

49.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Butte Creek Falls waterfall

Butte Creek Falls

24.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.1 miles 200 ft
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

28.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shellburg Falls waterfall

Shellburg Falls

30.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.8 miles 400 ft
Lower Shellburg Falls waterfall

Lower Shellburg Falls

47.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.8 miles 500 ft
Stasel Falls waterfall

Stasel Falls

30.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Ayers Creek Falls

31 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

31 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lafayette

Are there free waterfalls near Lafayette?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Lafayette, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lafayette?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Lafayette, including Butte Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lafayette?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lafayette, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lafayette?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lafayette, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lafayette?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Lafayette, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lafayette?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lafayette is Abiqua Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lafayette?

The tallest waterfall near Lafayette is Munson Creek Falls at 319 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Lafayette require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Lafayette requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lafayette?

Yes, 40 waterfalls near Lafayette have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lafayette?

The closest waterfall to Lafayette is Baker Creek Falls, approximately 10.6 miles away.

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