Waterfall Hikes Near Portland, OR

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

within 50 miles

Eighty five falls sit in reach of Portland, and the Gorge holds the famous ones. Latourell drops 224 feet twenty-odd minutes east; looping past it and the upper falls takes 2.4 miles with roughly 620 feet of up. Bridal Veil gives its 120 feet for a half mile stroll. Willamette Falls, a forty foot horseshoe of river at Oregon City, needs no boots at all. Across the Columbia, Lucia Falls loops a flat half mile that dogs approve of. Coopey rewards the ambitious, 4.8 miles and 1,500 feet of climb.

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

83 of 85 gauged

27 of 83 waterfalls near Portland are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Stout Creek Falls Strong Stasel Falls Strong Beaver Falls Moderate Bonnie Falls Moderate Jackson Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cedar Creek Falls Strong Coopey Falls Moderate Horsetail Falls Moderate Mist Falls Moderate Multnomah Falls Moderate Oneonta Falls Moderate Wiesendanger Falls Moderate Wahkeena Falls Moderate Double Falls Roaring Drake Falls Roaring Drift Creek Falls Roaring Lower North Falls Roaring Lower Shellburg Falls Roaring Lower South Falls Roaring Middle North Falls Roaring North Falls Roaring Shellburg Falls Roaring Winter Falls Roaring Upper North Falls Roaring Twin Falls Roaring South Falls Roaring Eagle Creek Upper Falls Strong Middle Falls Strong The Falls Strong Elowah Falls Moderate Metlako Falls Moderate Moffett Falls Moderate Punch Bowl Falls Moderate Wahe Falls Moderate Wahclella Falls Moderate Tanner Creek Falls Moderate Falls Creek Falls Moderate 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 Shipherd Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Moderate Lucia Falls Moderate Moulton Falls Moderate Salmon Falls Moderate Kalama Falls Moderate Washboard Falls Moderate Kilchis Falls Moderate Lancaster Falls Strong Punchbowl Falls Strong Warren Creek Falls Strong Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Little Lee Falls Moderate Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Wallalute Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Barely Flowing Marietta Falls Barely Flowing Pegleg Falls Strong Ramona Falls Moderate Yocum Falls Moderate Salmon Falls Strong Wilson Falls Moderate Willamette Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Sat 72°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Lab 72°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 77°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 85°F Sunny
Thu 81°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 75°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Portland

Updated 15 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Willamette Falls Roaring · 299 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Lower North Falls Roaring · 1750 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 Lower Shellburg Falls Roaring · 1750 cfs 93rd percentile
  4. 4 Lower South Falls Roaring · 1750 cfs 93rd percentile
  5. 5 Middle North Falls Roaring · 1750 cfs 93rd percentile
  6. 6 North Falls Roaring · 1750 cfs 93rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Portland (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
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

21.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 70 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Portland (68 waterfalls)

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

Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

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

Upper Latourell Falls

20.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft

All 85 Waterfalls Near Portland

Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

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

Jackson Falls

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

Latourell Falls

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

Upper Latourell Falls

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

Salmon Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

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

Coopey Falls

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

Lucia Falls

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

Mist Falls

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

Wahkeena Falls

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

Multnomah Falls

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

Wiesendanger Falls

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

Bonnie Falls

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

The Falls

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

Moulton Falls

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

Oneonta Falls

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

Horsetail Falls

12.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

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

Dougan Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

11.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Portland

Are there free waterfalls near Portland?

There are 42 free waterfalls near Portland, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Portland?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Portland?

There are 68 dog-friendly waterfalls near Portland, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Portland?

There are 67 kid-friendly waterfalls near Portland, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Portland?

There are 7 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, 12 waterfalls near Portland require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Portland?

Yes, 78 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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