Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Oswego, OR

40,457 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
79 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Oswego? There are 79 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lake Oswego. 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 45.4129°N, -122.7004°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lake Oswego

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

77 of 79 gauged

31 of 77 waterfalls near Lake Oswego are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Roaring Horseshoe Falls Roaring Stout Creek Falls Roaring Stasel Falls Roaring Bonnie Falls Strong Jackson Falls Strong Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Coopey Falls Roaring Horsetail Falls Roaring Mist Falls Roaring Multnomah Falls Roaring Oneonta Falls Roaring Wiesendanger Falls Roaring Wahkeena Falls Roaring 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 Moderate Middle Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate Elowah Falls Roaring Metlako Falls Roaring Moffett Falls Roaring Punch Bowl Falls Roaring Wahe Falls Roaring Wahclella Falls Roaring Tanner Creek Falls Roaring 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 Moderate Rodney Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Roaring Lucia Falls Roaring Moulton Falls Roaring Salmon Falls Roaring Kalama Falls Roaring Washboard Falls Roaring Kilchis Falls Moderate Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Little Lee Falls Low Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Nenamusa Falls Low Pegleg Falls Moderate Ramona Falls Roaring Yocum Falls Roaring Salmon Falls Low Sullivan Creek Falls Low Wilson Falls Strong Willamette Falls Roaring University Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Partly Sunny · 70°F

Aft 70°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 66°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 68°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Mon 69°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 70°F Partly Sunny
Wed 70°F Partly Sunny Best
Thu 71°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Lake Oswego

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Punch Bowl Falls Roaring · 96 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Moffett Falls Roaring · 96 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Metlako Falls Roaring · 96 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Willamette Falls Roaring · 278 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Wahe Falls Roaring · 96 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Wahclella Falls Roaring · 96 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Oswego (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 Lake Oswego (60 waterfalls)

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

Drift Creek Falls waterfall

Drift Creek Falls

32.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.2 miles 540 ft

All 79 Waterfalls Near Lake Oswego

Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

9.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft

Marietta Falls

17.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Stout Creek Falls

9.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Baker Creek Falls waterfall

Baker Creek Falls

23.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Oneonta Falls waterfall

Oneonta Falls

2.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

24.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft
Dougan Falls waterfall

Dougan Falls

16.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

11.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
University Falls waterfall

University Falls

25.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Elowah Falls waterfall

Elowah Falls

2.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 280 ft
Hardy Falls waterfall

Hardy Falls

0.1 miles away
Washington
Hard
7.5 miles 2,000 ft
Rodney Falls waterfall

Rodney Falls

24.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 850 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

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

Ramona Falls

16.4 miles away
Oregon
Hard
7.0 miles 800 ft
Moffett Falls waterfall

Moffett Falls

40.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wahe Falls

40.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tanner Creek Falls waterfall

Tanner Creek Falls

20.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft
Wahclella Falls waterfall

Wahclella Falls

20.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 300 ft
Final Falls waterfall

Final Falls

0.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Frustration Falls waterfall

Frustration Falls

0.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake Oswego

Are there free waterfalls near Lake Oswego?

There are 37 free waterfalls near Lake Oswego, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lake Oswego?

There are 17 easy waterfall hikes near Lake Oswego, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake Oswego?

There are 60 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake Oswego, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Oswego?

There are 60 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Oswego, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lake Oswego?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Lake Oswego, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lake Oswego?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lake Oswego is Abiqua Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lake Oswego?

The tallest waterfall near Lake Oswego is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Lake Oswego require permits?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Lake Oswego require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lake Oswego?

Yes, 74 waterfalls near Lake Oswego have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lake Oswego?

The closest waterfall to Lake Oswego is Willamette Falls, approximately 6.3 miles away.

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Moffetts (Bonneville) Hot Springs

Moffetts (Bonneville) Hot Springs

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44.5 mi 194°F

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Bagby Hot Springs

45.6 mi 136°F

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Swim Warm Springs

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Austin Hot Springs

Austin Hot Springs

48.4 mi 186°F

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