Waterfall Hikes Near Oregon City, OR

37,418 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
81 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Oregon City? There are 81 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

79 of 81 gauged

40 of 79 waterfalls near Oregon City are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Roaring Horseshoe Falls Roaring Stout Creek Falls Roaring Stasel Falls Roaring Bonnie Falls Moderate Jackson Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Roaring Painter Falls Roaring Coopey Falls Roaring Horsetail Falls Roaring Mist Falls Roaring Multnomah Falls Roaring Oneonta Falls Roaring Wiesendanger Falls Roaring Wahkeena Falls Roaring Double Falls Strong Drake Falls Strong Drift Creek Falls Strong Lower North Falls Strong Lower Shellburg Falls Strong Lower South Falls Strong Middle North Falls Strong North Falls Strong Shellburg Falls Strong Winter Falls Strong Upper North Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong South Falls Strong Eagle Creek Upper Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate Elowah Falls Roaring Metlako Falls Roaring Moffett Falls Roaring Punch Bowl Falls Roaring Wahe Falls Roaring Wahclella Falls Roaring Tanner Creek Falls Roaring 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 Roaring Lucia Falls Roaring Moulton Falls Roaring Salmon Falls Roaring Kalama Falls Moderate Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Little Lee Falls Barely Flowing Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Sahale Falls Barely Flowing Wallalute Falls Barely Flowing Umbrella Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Switchback Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Pegleg Falls Moderate Ramona Falls Roaring Yocum Falls Roaring Salmon Falls Low Sullivan Creek Falls Low Willamette Falls Roaring University Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy · 70°F

Aft 64°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 68°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 68°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 68°F Mostly Cloudy
Wed 70°F Mostly Cloudy Best
Thu 70°F Chance Light Rain
Fri 72°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Oregon City

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Ramona Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Yocum Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Willamette Falls Roaring · 296 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Painter Falls Roaring · 67 cfs 98th percentile
  5. 5 Cascade Falls Roaring · 67 cfs 98th percentile
  6. 6 Punch Bowl Falls Roaring · 95 cfs 97th 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

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

Middle Falls

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

Fall Creek Falls

20.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Oregon City (63 waterfalls)

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

Eagle Creek Upper Falls waterfall

Eagle Creek Upper Falls

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

Abiqua Falls

16.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 81 Waterfalls Near Oregon City

Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

24.1 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 38 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 63 dog-friendly waterfalls near Oregon City, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Oregon City?

There are 63 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, 77 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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