Waterfall Hikes Near Mount Hood, OR

360 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
66 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mount Hood? There are 66 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mount Hood. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 45.5339°N, -121.5662°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mount Hood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

64 of 66 gauged

1 of 64 waterfalls near Mount Hood is flowing strongly today

Bridal Veil Falls Low Castile Falls Barely Flowing Crooked Creek Falls Barely Flowing Celestial Falls Moderate White River Falls Moderate Celilo Falls (historical) Barely Flowing Coopey Falls Barely Flowing Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing Mist Falls Barely Flowing Multnomah Falls Barely Flowing Oneonta Falls Barely Flowing Wiesendanger Falls Barely Flowing Wahkeena Falls Barely Flowing Curly Creek Falls Barely Flowing Falls Creek Falls Barely Flowing Langfield Falls Barely Flowing Cushing Falls Strong Eagle Creek Upper Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing 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 Moderate Frustration Falls Moderate Hideaway Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Moderate Vanishing Falls Moderate Stein Falls Moderate Split Falls Moderate Hardy Falls Barely Flowing Rodney Falls Barely Flowing Shipherd Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Moulton Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Barely Flowing Lancaster Falls Low Punchbowl Falls Low Warren Creek Falls Low Wah Gwin Gwin Falls Low Latourell Falls Low Upper Latourell Falls Low Little Niagara Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Upper 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 Mill Creek Falls Low Ramona Falls Barely Flowing Yocum Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing The Dalles (historical) Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 64°F

Aft 86°F Sunny
Thu 75°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Fri 62°F Light Rain
Sat 58°F Light Rain Likely
Sun 60°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Mon 64°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 64°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Mount Hood

Updated 39 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Cushing Falls Moderate · 160000 cfs 62nd percentile
  2. 2 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 26 cfs 40th percentile
  3. 3 Celestial Falls Moderate · 97 cfs 32nd percentile
  4. 4 White River Falls Moderate · 97 cfs 32nd percentile
  5. 5 Split Falls Moderate · 65 cfs 28th percentile
  6. 6 Stein Falls Moderate · 65 cfs 28th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mount Hood (15 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.

Wah Gwin Gwin Falls waterfall

Wah Gwin Gwin Falls

29.4 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mount Hood (50 waterfalls)

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

Punchbowl Falls waterfall

Punchbowl Falls

38.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft
Tamanawas Falls waterfall

Tamanawas Falls

7.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.4 miles 580 ft
Wallalute Falls waterfall

Wallalute Falls

9.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Warren Creek Falls waterfall

Warren Creek Falls

36.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft

All 66 Waterfalls Near Mount Hood

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

3.6 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

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

Salmon Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

41.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Castile Falls

38.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

8.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mount Hood

Are there free waterfalls near Mount Hood?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Mount Hood, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Mount Hood?

There are 15 easy waterfall hikes near Mount Hood, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mount Hood?

There are 50 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mount Hood, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mount Hood?

There are 51 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mount Hood, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Mount Hood?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Mount Hood, including Dougan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mount Hood?

The shortest waterfall hike near Mount Hood is Bridal Veil Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Mount Hood?

The tallest waterfall near Mount Hood is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Mount Hood require permits?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Mount Hood require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mount Hood?

Yes, 66 waterfalls near Mount Hood have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mount Hood?

The closest waterfall to Mount Hood is Punchbowl Falls, approximately 6.3 miles away.

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Hot springs near Mount Hood, Oregon

Mount Hood Fumaroles

Mount Hood Fumaroles

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Swim Warm Springs

Swim Warm Springs

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St Martins Hot Springs

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Moffetts (Bonneville) Hot Springs

Moffetts (Bonneville) Hot Springs

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Rock Creek Hot Springs

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