Waterfall Hikes Near North Plains, OR

3,365 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
52 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near North Plains? There are 52 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of North Plains. 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 45.5974°N, -122.9948°W

Map of Waterfalls Near North Plains

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

50 of 52 gauged

1 of 50 waterfalls near North Plains is flowing strongly today

Beaver Falls Strong Bonnie Falls Barely Flowing Jackson Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Moderate 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 Double Falls Moderate Drake Falls Moderate Drift Creek Falls Moderate Lower North Falls Moderate Lower South Falls Moderate Middle North Falls Moderate Winter Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate South Falls Moderate Eagle Creek Upper Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing Fishhawk Falls Barely Flowing Gnat Creek Falls Barely Flowing Haines Falls Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing Hardy Falls Barely Flowing Rodney Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Lucia Falls Barely Flowing Moulton Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Barely Flowing Kilchis Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Nehalem Falls Barely Flowing North Fork Falls Barely Flowing Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Upper Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Little Lee Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Low Marietta Falls Low Munson Creek Falls Barely Flowing Nenamusa Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Willamette Falls Barely Flowing Washboard Falls Barely Flowing University Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 30 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Partly Sunny · 71°F

Thu 75°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Fri 68°F Light Rain Likely then Rain Showers Likely
Sat 66°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 67°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 69°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 71°F Partly Sunny Best
Wed 73°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near North Plains

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Beaver Falls Strong · 337000 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 25 cfs 36th percentile
  3. 3 South Falls Moderate · 1250 cfs 30th percentile
  4. 4 Winter Falls Moderate · 1250 cfs 30th percentile
  5. 5 Double Falls Moderate · 1250 cfs 30th percentile
  6. 6 Drake Falls Moderate · 1250 cfs 30th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near North Plains (12 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.

University Falls waterfall

University Falls

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

Lee Falls

23.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around North Plains (40 waterfalls)

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

Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

24.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 52 Waterfalls Near North Plains

Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

21.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 70 ft
Coopey Falls waterfall

Coopey Falls

21.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,500 ft
Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

8.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

22.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahkeena Falls waterfall

Wahkeena Falls

22.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.2 miles 60 ft
Multnomah Falls waterfall

Multnomah Falls

23.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 870 ft
Wiesendanger Falls waterfall

Wiesendanger Falls

23.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 700 ft
Nehalem Falls waterfall

Nehalem Falls

15.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dougan Falls waterfall

Dougan Falls

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

Horsetail Falls

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

Oneonta Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

11.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

20.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Fishhawk Falls waterfall

Fishhawk Falls

26.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

19.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Nenamusa Falls

25.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Munson Creek Falls waterfall

Munson Creek Falls

43.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

19.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near North Plains

Are there free waterfalls near North Plains?

There are 27 free waterfalls near North Plains, including Beaver Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near North Plains?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near North Plains, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in North Plains?

There are 40 dog-friendly waterfalls near North Plains, including Beaver Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near North Plains?

There are 41 kid-friendly waterfalls near North Plains, including Beaver Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near North Plains?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near North Plains, including Dougan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near North Plains?

The shortest waterfall hike near North Plains is Baker Creek Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near North Plains?

The tallest waterfall near North Plains is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near North Plains require permits?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near North Plains require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around North Plains?

Yes, 41 waterfalls near North Plains have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to North Plains?

The closest waterfall to North Plains is Jackson Falls, approximately 3.7 miles away.

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