Waterfall Hikes Near McMinnville, OR

34,432 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
46 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near McMinnville? There are 46 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of McMinnville. 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 45.2110°N, -123.1918°W

Map of Waterfalls Near McMinnville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

45 of 46 gauged

18 of 45 waterfalls near McMinnville are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Roaring Horseshoe Falls Roaring Stout Creek Falls Roaring Stasel Falls Roaring Berry Creek Falls Roaring Bonnie Falls Strong Jackson Falls Strong Chitwood Falls Roaring Gunaldo 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 Echo Falls Strong Euchre Falls Strong Silver Falls Strong Valsetz Falls Strong Haines Falls Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing Kilchis Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Nehalem Falls Moderate Little Lee Falls Roaring Munson Creek Falls Roaring Nenamusa Falls Strong Wilson Falls Roaring Willamette Falls Roaring University Falls Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Partly Sunny · 70°F

Aft 66°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 68°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 68°F Partly Sunny
Tue 69°F Partly Sunny
Wed 70°F Partly Sunny Best
Thu 70°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Fri 73°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near McMinnville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Chitwood Falls Roaring · 240 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Gunaldo Falls Roaring · 240 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Willamette Falls Roaring · 299 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Ayers Creek Falls Roaring · 143 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Stasel Falls Roaring · 143 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Stout Creek Falls Roaring · 143 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near McMinnville (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

23.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft

All 46 Waterfalls Near McMinnville

South Falls waterfall

South Falls

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

Drake Falls

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

Middle North Falls

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

Winter Falls

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

Twin Falls

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

Fall Creek Falls

20.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Valsetz Falls waterfall

Valsetz Falls

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

North Falls

21.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Abiqua Falls waterfall

Abiqua Falls

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

Upper North Falls

21.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chitwood Falls waterfall

Chitwood Falls

33.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Butte Creek Falls waterfall

Butte Creek Falls

18.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.1 miles 200 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

19.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

19.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft
Shellburg Falls waterfall

Shellburg Falls

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

Lower Shellburg Falls

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

Stasel Falls

10.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Ayers Creek Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

9.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near McMinnville

Are there free waterfalls near McMinnville?

There are 17 free waterfalls near McMinnville, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near McMinnville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in McMinnville?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near McMinnville, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near McMinnville?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near McMinnville, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near McMinnville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near McMinnville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near McMinnville?

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

Do any waterfalls near McMinnville require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around McMinnville?

Yes, 42 waterfalls near McMinnville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to McMinnville?

The closest waterfall to McMinnville is Baker Creek Falls, approximately 8.9 miles away.

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