Waterfall Hikes Near Melrose, OR

797 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
42 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Melrose? There are 42 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Melrose. 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 43.2529°N, -123.4574°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Melrose

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

42 of 42 gauged

2 of 42 waterfalls near Melrose are flowing strongly today

Campbell Falls Barely Flowing South Umpqua Falls Barely Flowing Cavitt Falls Barely Flowing Clover Falls Barely Flowing Emile Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing Hemlock Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Yakso Falls Barely Flowing Steamboat Falls Barely Flowing Deer Lick Falls Barely Flowing Elk Creek Falls Barely Flowing Estelle Falls Low Golden Falls Low Henrys Falls Low Hewett Falls Low Pidgeon Falls Low Silver Falls Low Stulls Falls Low Grave Creek Falls Barely Flowing Kelsey Falls (historical) Barely Flowing Lower Black Bar Falls Barely Flowing Rainie Falls Barely Flowing Upper Black Bar Falls Barely Flowing Laverne Falls Roaring Middle Creek Falls Roaring Lost Creek Falls Moderate Lower Kentucky Falls Barely Flowing North Fork Falls Barely Flowing Upper Kentucky Falls Barely Flowing Platinum Falls Moderate Shadow Falls Barely Flowing Wolf Creek Falls Barely Flowing Susan Creek Falls Barely Flowing Siuslaw Falls Barely Flowing Smith River Falls Barely Flowing Wildwood Falls Barely Flowing Whitehorse Falls Barely Flowing Watson Falls Barely Flowing Toketee Falls Barely Flowing Taylor Creek Falls Barely Flowing Stair Creek Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 86°F

Wed 100°F Areas Of Smoke
Thu 99°F Areas Of Smoke
Fri 97°F Sunny
Sat 93°F Sunny
Sun 88°F Sunny
Mon 87°F Sunny
Tue 86°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Melrose

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Middle Creek Falls Roaring · 109 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Laverne Falls Roaring · 109 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Lost Creek Falls Moderate · 56 cfs 74th percentile
  4. 4 Stair Creek Falls Moderate · 1500 cfs 53rd percentile
  5. 5 Stulls Falls Low · 0 cfs 16th percentile
  6. 6 Silver Falls Low · 0 cfs 16th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Melrose (13 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.

Wolf Creek Falls waterfall

Wolf Creek Falls

7.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft
Laverne Falls waterfall

Laverne Falls

32.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Melrose (32 waterfalls)

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

Lost Creek Falls waterfall

Lost Creek Falls

15.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cavitt Falls waterfall

Cavitt Falls

14 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shadow Falls waterfall

Shadow Falls

22.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 42 Waterfalls Near Melrose

Lost Creek Falls waterfall

Lost Creek Falls

15.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cavitt Falls waterfall

Cavitt Falls

14 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wolf Creek Falls waterfall

Wolf Creek Falls

7.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft
Laverne Falls waterfall

Laverne Falls

32.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

24.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Shadow Falls waterfall

Shadow Falls

22.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Emile Falls

6.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.8 miles 400 ft
Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

28.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Susan Creek Falls waterfall

Susan Creek Falls

33.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Hewett Falls

37.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Golden Falls waterfall

Golden Falls

13.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Platinum Falls waterfall

Platinum Falls

20.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

13.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Yakso Falls waterfall

Yakso Falls

32 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Siuslaw Falls waterfall

Siuslaw Falls

39.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clover Falls waterfall

Clover Falls

39.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft
Henrys Falls waterfall

Henrys Falls

11.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grave Creek Falls waterfall

Grave Creek Falls

34.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stulls Falls waterfall

Stulls Falls

12.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Melrose

Are there free waterfalls near Melrose?

There are 28 free waterfalls near Melrose, including Campbell Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Melrose?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Melrose, including Campbell Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Melrose?

There are 32 dog-friendly waterfalls near Melrose, including Campbell Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Melrose?

There are 32 kid-friendly waterfalls near Melrose, including Campbell Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Melrose?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Melrose, including Cavitt Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Melrose?

The shortest waterfall hike near Melrose is Campbell Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Melrose?

The tallest waterfall near Melrose is Watson Falls at 272 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Melrose require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Melrose?

Yes, 41 waterfalls near Melrose have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Melrose?

The closest waterfall to Melrose is Lost Creek Falls, approximately 16.3 miles away.

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