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

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Water Flow

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Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny · 63°F

Aft 67°F Mostly Sunny

Fri 62°F Patchy Frost then Sunny

Sat 63°F Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny Best

Sun 63°F Chance Light Rain

Mon 62°F Chance Light Rain

Tue 62°F Partly Sunny

Wed 63°F Mostly Sunny

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Philomath (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.

Green Peak Falls waterfall

Green Peak Falls

15.8 miles away

Oregon

Easy

1.5 miles Unknown

Alsea Falls waterfall

Alsea Falls

16.1 miles away

Oregon

Easy

2.4 miles 200 ft

Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

23.4 miles away

Oregon

Easy

1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Philomath (28 waterfalls)

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

Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

27.2 miles away

Oregon

Moderate

7.2 miles 800 ft

All 46 Waterfalls Near Philomath

Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

48.3 miles away

Oregon

Easy

2.4 miles 200 ft

LiDAR terrain view around Little Lee Falls in Oregon, about 133 feet of drop

LiDAR

Little Lee Falls

48.5 miles away

Oregon

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Upper Kentucky Falls waterfall

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Upper Kentucky Falls

48.7 miles away

Oregon

Easy

1.0 miles Unknown

McNabb Falls waterfall

McNabb Falls

49 miles away

Oregon

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Lower Kentucky Falls waterfall

Lower Kentucky Falls

49.1 miles away

Oregon

Moderate

4.4 miles 800 ft

North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

49.2 miles away

Oregon

Easy

1.5 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Philomath

Are there free waterfalls near Philomath?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Philomath, including Cascade Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Philomath?

There are 15 easy waterfall hikes near Philomath, including Alsea Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Philomath?

There are 28 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 0.1 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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