Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Oswego, OR

40,457 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
85 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Oswego? There are 85 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

83 of 85 gauged

83 waterfalls near Lake Oswego have live flow data today

Bonnie Falls Moderate Jackson Falls Moderate Coopey Falls Moderate Horsetail Falls Moderate Mist Falls Moderate Multnomah Falls Moderate Oneonta Falls Moderate Wiesendanger Falls Moderate Wahkeena Falls Moderate 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 Hardy Falls Barely Flowing Rodney Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Low Lucia Falls Low Moulton Falls Low Salmon Falls Low Kalama Falls Barely Flowing Washboard Falls Barely Flowing Kilchis Falls Barely Flowing Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Upper Latourell Falls Barely Flowing 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 Barely Flowing Marietta Falls Barely Flowing Munson Creek Falls Barely Flowing Nenamusa Falls Barely Flowing Pegleg Falls Low Ramona Falls Barely Flowing Yocum Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Barely Flowing Sullivan Creek Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Low Willamette Falls Low University Falls Low

Updated 13 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Tod 78°F Slight Chance Drizzle then Partly Sunny
Thu 84°F Mostly Sunny then Areas Of Smoke
Fri 85°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 86°F Partly Sunny
Mon 85°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny then 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 South Falls Roaring · 957 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Twin Falls Roaring · 957 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Upper North Falls Roaring · 957 cfs 90th percentile
  4. 4 Lower North Falls Roaring · 957 cfs 90th percentile
  5. 5 Lower Shellburg Falls Roaring · 957 cfs 90th percentile
  6. 6 Lower South Falls Roaring · 957 cfs 90th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Oswego (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 Lake Oswego (65 waterfalls)

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

Drift Creek Falls waterfall

Drift Creek Falls

21.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.2 miles 540 ft

All 85 Waterfalls Near Lake Oswego

Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

17.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft

Marietta Falls

12.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Stout Creek Falls

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

Baker Creek Falls

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

Oneonta Falls

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

Horsetail Falls

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

Dougan Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

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

University Falls

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

Elowah Falls

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

Hardy Falls

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

Rodney Falls

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

Fern Rock Falls

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

Ramona Falls

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

Moffett Falls

17.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wahe Falls

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

Tanner Creek Falls

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

Wahclella Falls

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

Final Falls

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

Frustration Falls

29.1 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 39 free waterfalls near Lake Oswego, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lake Oswego?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near Lake Oswego, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake Oswego?

There are 65 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake Oswego, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Oswego?

There are 65 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, 11 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, 80 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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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Lake Oswego, Oregon

Moffetts (Bonneville) Hot Springs

Moffetts (Bonneville) Hot Springs

43.2 mi 97°F

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Mount Hood Fumaroles

Mount Hood Fumaroles

44.5 mi 194°F

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Bagby Hot Springs

Bagby Hot Springs

45.6 mi 136°F

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Swim Warm Springs

Swim Warm Springs

46.8 mi 79°F

Swim Warm Springs emerges at 79°F within Mount Hood National Forest at 4,063 feet elevation, flowing just 6.9 meters from White...

Rock Creek Hot Springs

47.9 mi

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Austin Hot Springs

Austin Hot Springs

48.4 mi 186°F

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