Waterfall Hikes Near Portland, OR

2,095,808 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
82 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Situated where the Willamette meets the Columbia, Portland occupies a lowland-to-highland transition marked by steep basalt cliffs, mossy temperate rainforest, and river-cut gorges. Within 50 miles nearly 100 waterfall routes range from roadside cascades to old-growth forest hikes and exposed canyon scrambles, with most classified as moderate, and the contrast between urban access and dramatic basalt landscapes provides diverse outings and pronounced seasonal flow changes.

Located at 45.5371°N, -122.6500°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Portland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

80 of 82 gauged

5 of 80 waterfalls near Portland are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Stout Creek Falls Barely Flowing Stasel Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Falls Low Bonnie Falls Low Jackson Falls Low Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing 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 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 Eagle Creek Upper Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing Elowah Falls Barely Flowing Metlako Falls Barely Flowing Moffett Falls Barely Flowing Punch Bowl Falls Barely Flowing Wahe Falls Barely Flowing Wahclella Falls Barely Flowing Tanner Creek Falls Barely Flowing Falls Creek Falls Barely Flowing Final Falls Moderate Frustration Falls Moderate Hideaway Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Moderate Vanishing Falls Moderate Stein Falls Moderate Split Falls Moderate Haines Falls Roaring Lee Falls Roaring Hardy Falls Barely Flowing Rodney Falls Barely Flowing Shipherd Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Lucia Falls Barely Flowing Moulton Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Barely Flowing Kalama Falls Barely Flowing Washboard Falls Barely Flowing Lancaster Falls Strong Warren Creek Falls Strong Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Upper Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Little Lee Falls Moderate Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Wallalute Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Pegleg Falls Barely Flowing Ramona Falls Barely Flowing Yocum Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Roaring Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Willamette Falls Barely Flowing University Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 80°F

Tod 81°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 87°F Mostly Cloudy
Jun 90°F Sunny
Sat 80°F Sunny Best
Sun 86°F Sunny
Mon 95°F Sunny
Tue 95°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Portland

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Salmon Falls Roaring · 1260 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Lee Falls Roaring · 220 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Haines Falls Roaring · 220 cfs 90th percentile
  4. 4 Warren Creek Falls Strong · 363 cfs 75th percentile
  5. 5 Lancaster Falls Strong · 363 cfs 75th percentile
  6. 6 Beaver Falls Moderate · 320000 cfs 71st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Portland (17 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

21.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

35.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 70 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Portland (65 waterfalls)

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

Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

37.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Upper Latourell Falls waterfall

Upper Latourell Falls

38.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft

All 82 Waterfalls Near Portland

Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

21.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

21.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

37.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Upper Latourell Falls waterfall

Upper Latourell Falls

38.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

40.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

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

Coopey Falls

34.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,500 ft
Lucia Falls waterfall

Lucia Falls

45.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

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

Wahkeena Falls

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

Multnomah Falls

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

Wiesendanger Falls

31.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 700 ft
Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

20.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

20.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

42.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft
Oneonta Falls waterfall

Oneonta Falls

29.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

28.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

3.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dougan Falls waterfall

Dougan Falls

28.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

37.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Portland

Are there free waterfalls near Portland?

There are 40 free waterfalls near Portland, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Portland?

There are 17 easy waterfall hikes near Portland, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Portland?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Portland?

There are 64 kid-friendly waterfalls near Portland, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Portland?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Portland?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Portland?

The tallest waterfall near Portland is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Portland require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Portland?

Yes, 76 waterfalls near Portland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Portland?

The closest waterfall to Portland is Willamette Falls, approximately 10.3 miles away.

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