Waterfall Hikes Near Philomath, OR

5,429 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
46 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Head south out of Philomath on the Alsea Highway and you reach Alsea Falls, the swimming hole of the south Benton County hills. The falls drop 30 feet on a 2.4 mile loop that welcomes dogs. Green Peak Falls waits nearby at the end of a 1.5 mile path. For a big day there is Silver Falls, a 7.2 mile loop past a 177 foot drop with 800 feet of climbing. Forty six falls sit inside the radius of this timber town at the foot of Marys Peak.

Located at 44.5423°N, -123.3599°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Philomath

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

46 of 46 gauged

46 waterfalls near Philomath have live flow data today

Alsea Falls Barely Flowing Green Peak Falls Barely Flowing Ayers Creek Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Stout Creek Falls Barely Flowing Stasel Falls Barely Flowing Berry Creek Falls Low Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Fall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Painter Falls Barely Flowing Double Falls Low Drake Falls Low Drift Creek Falls Low Lower North Falls Low Lower Shellburg Falls Low Lower South Falls Low Middle North Falls Low North Falls Low Shellburg Falls Low Winter Falls Low Upper North Falls Low Twin Falls Low South Falls Low Echo Falls Barely Flowing Euchre Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Valsetz Falls Barely Flowing Gunaldo Falls Barely Flowing Haines Falls Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing Little Lee Falls Moderate Lower Kentucky Falls Barely Flowing North Fork Falls Barely Flowing Upper Kentucky Falls Barely Flowing The Horn Barely Flowing Lower Soda Falls Barely Flowing Moose Creek Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Upper Soda Falls Barely Flowing Nenamusa Falls Barely Flowing Siuslaw Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 20 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 85°F

Mon 85°F Sunny Best
Tue 85°F Sunny
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 84°F Sunny
Fri 86°F Sunny
Sat 85°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 85°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Philomath

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Little Lee Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 38th percentile
  2. 2 South Falls Low · 928 cfs 21st percentile
  3. 3 Twin Falls Low · 928 cfs 21st percentile
  4. 4 Upper North Falls Low · 928 cfs 21st percentile
  5. 5 Winter Falls Low · 928 cfs 21st percentile
  6. 6 Shellburg Falls Low · 928 cfs 21st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Philomath (7 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.

Alsea Falls waterfall

Alsea Falls

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

Fall Creek Falls

33.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Philomath (33 waterfalls)

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

Green Peak Falls waterfall

Green Peak Falls

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

Silver Falls

18.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft

All 46 Waterfalls Near Philomath

Green Peak Falls waterfall

Green Peak Falls

20.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Alsea Falls waterfall

Alsea Falls

19.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft
Berry Creek Falls waterfall

Berry Creek Falls

29.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

33.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

18.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Valsetz Falls waterfall

Valsetz Falls

21.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

34.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Siuslaw Falls waterfall

Siuslaw Falls

39.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Euchre Falls

29.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Martin Falls

29.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Baker Creek Falls waterfall

Baker Creek Falls

39.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Painter Falls waterfall

Painter Falls

28.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

20.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Echo Falls waterfall

Echo Falls

7.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Horn waterfall

The Horn

19.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Soda Falls waterfall

Upper Soda Falls

8.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Soda Falls waterfall

Lower Soda Falls

8.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Nenamusa Falls

28.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Shellburg Falls waterfall

Lower Shellburg Falls

16.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.8 miles 500 ft

Gunaldo Falls

14 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Philomath

Are there free waterfalls near Philomath?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Philomath, including Cascade Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Philomath?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Philomath, including Alsea Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Philomath?

There are 33 dog-friendly waterfalls near Philomath, including Alsea Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Philomath?

There are 33 kid-friendly waterfalls near Philomath, including Alsea Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Philomath?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Philomath, including Alsea Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Philomath?

The shortest waterfall hike near Philomath is Alsea Falls at 1.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Philomath?

The tallest waterfall near Philomath is Double Falls at 178 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Philomath?

Yes, 46 waterfalls near Philomath have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Philomath?

The closest waterfall to Philomath is Green Peak Falls, approximately 15.8 miles away.

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