Waterfall Hikes Near Oregon City, OR

37,418 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
84 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Oregon City? There are 84 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Oregon City. 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 45.3418°N, -122.5924°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Oregon City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

82 of 84 gauged

23 of 82 waterfalls near Oregon City are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Moderate Stout Creek Falls Moderate Stasel Falls Moderate Bonnie Falls Moderate Jackson Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Low Painter Falls Low Coopey Falls Strong Horsetail Falls Strong Mist Falls Strong Multnomah Falls Strong Oneonta Falls Strong Wiesendanger Falls Strong Wahkeena Falls Strong 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 Roaring Middle Falls Roaring The Falls Roaring Elowah Falls Strong Metlako Falls Strong Moffett Falls Strong Punch Bowl Falls Strong Wahe Falls Strong Wahclella Falls Strong Tanner Creek Falls Strong Final Falls Moderate Frustration Falls Moderate Hideaway Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Moderate Vanishing Falls Moderate Stein Falls Moderate Split Falls Moderate Haines Falls Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing Hardy Falls Moderate Rodney Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Moderate Lucia Falls Moderate Moulton Falls Moderate Salmon Falls Moderate Kalama Falls Moderate Washboard Falls Moderate Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Little Lee Falls Moderate 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 Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Nenamusa Falls Moderate Pegleg Falls Roaring Ramona Falls Roaring Yocum Falls Roaring Salmon Falls Roaring Sullivan Creek Falls Roaring Willamette Falls Roaring University Falls Moderate

Updated 18 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Aft 68°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 70°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 78°F Sunny
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 80°F Sunny
Fri 70°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Sat 72°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Oregon City

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Willamette Falls Roaring · 340 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Pegleg Falls Roaring · 349 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Sullivan Creek Falls Roaring · 1610 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 Salmon Falls Roaring · 1610 cfs 96th percentile
  5. 5 Middle Falls Roaring · 884 cfs 95th percentile
  6. 6 The Falls Roaring · 884 cfs 95th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Oregon City (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

24.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

14.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Oregon City (65 waterfalls)

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

Eagle Creek Upper Falls waterfall

Eagle Creek Upper Falls

26.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
6.5 miles 800 ft
Abiqua Falls waterfall

Abiqua Falls

19.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 84 Waterfalls Near Oregon City

Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

24.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

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

Middle Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft
Eagle Creek Upper Falls waterfall

Eagle Creek Upper Falls

26.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
6.5 miles 800 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

14.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Abiqua Falls waterfall

Abiqua Falls

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

Upper North Falls

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

North Falls

27.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Butte Creek Falls waterfall

Butte Creek Falls

21.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.1 miles 200 ft
Double Falls waterfall

Double Falls

15.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

15.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.5 miles 700 ft
Middle North Falls waterfall

Middle North Falls

15.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 200 ft
Lower North Falls waterfall

Lower North Falls

15.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Drake Falls waterfall

Drake Falls

15.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Winter Falls waterfall

Winter Falls

15.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Upper Latourell Falls waterfall

Upper Latourell Falls

20.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Lower South Falls waterfall

Lower South Falls

14.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.9 miles 200 ft
Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

20.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
South Falls waterfall

South Falls

17.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.1 miles 200 ft

Ayers Creek Falls

21.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Oregon City

Are there free waterfalls near Oregon City?

There are 39 free waterfalls near Oregon City, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Oregon City?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near Oregon City, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Oregon City?

There are 65 dog-friendly waterfalls near Oregon City, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Oregon City?

There are 65 kid-friendly waterfalls near Oregon City, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Oregon City?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Oregon City, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Oregon City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Oregon City is Abiqua Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Oregon City?

The tallest waterfall near Oregon City is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Oregon City require permits?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Oregon City require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Oregon City?

Yes, 79 waterfalls near Oregon City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Oregon City?

The closest waterfall to Oregon City is Willamette Falls, approximately 1.7 miles away.

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