Waterfall Hikes Near Portland, OR

2,095,808 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
84 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

82 of 84 gauged

13 of 82 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 Roaring Bonnie Falls Roaring Jackson Falls Roaring Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cedar Creek Falls Roaring Coopey Falls Low Horsetail Falls Low Mist Falls Low Multnomah Falls Low Oneonta Falls Low Wiesendanger Falls Low Wahkeena Falls Low 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 Moderate Middle Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate 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 Falls Creek Falls Barely Flowing Final Falls Barely Flowing Frustration Falls Barely Flowing Hideaway Falls Barely Flowing Little Niagara Falls Barely Flowing Vanishing Falls Barely Flowing Stein Falls Barely Flowing Split Falls Barely Flowing Haines Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Moderate Lucia Falls Moderate Moulton Falls Moderate Salmon Falls Moderate Kalama Falls Roaring Washboard Falls Roaring Kilchis Falls Roaring Lancaster Falls Low Punchbowl Falls Low Warren Creek Falls Low Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Upper Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Little Lee Falls Roaring Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Wallalute Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Strong Marietta Falls Strong Pegleg Falls Roaring Ramona Falls Barely Flowing Yocum Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Roaring Willamette Falls Moderate University Falls Roaring

Updated 14 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Chance Light Rain · 56°F

Tod 56°F Rain
Mon 58°F Light Rain
Tue 59°F Light Rain Likely
Wed 56°F Light Rain
Thu 55°F Light Rain
Fri 56°F Chance Light Rain Best
Sat 57°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Portland

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Kilchis Falls Roaring · 97 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Jackson Falls Roaring · 9 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Bonnie Falls Roaring · 9 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Cedar Creek Falls Roaring · 489 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Wilson Falls Roaring · 69 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Willamette Falls Roaring · 27200 cfs 97th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Portland (34 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

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

Bridal Veil Falls

20.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 70 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Portland (62 waterfalls)

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

Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

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

Upper Latourell Falls

18.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft

All 84 Waterfalls Near Portland

Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

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

Jackson Falls

16.4 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

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

Upper Latourell Falls

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

Salmon Falls

20.3 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

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

Coopey Falls

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

Lucia Falls

23.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

23.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Wahkeena Falls waterfall

Wahkeena Falls

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

Multnomah Falls

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

Wiesendanger Falls

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

Bonnie Falls

25.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

25.2 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

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

Oneonta Falls

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

Horsetail Falls

27.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Lower Kalama River Falls in Washington, about 257 feet of drop LiDAR

Lower Kalama River Falls

27.2 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Dougan Falls waterfall

Dougan Falls

27.7 miles away
Washington
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

28.2 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Portland

Are there free waterfalls near Portland?

There are 43 free waterfalls near Portland, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Portland?

There are 34 easy waterfall hikes near Portland, including Beaver Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Portland?

There are 62 dog-friendly waterfalls near Portland, including Beaver Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Portland?

There are 66 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 0.1 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, 77 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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