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

5 of 83 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 Moderate Bonnie Falls Barely Flowing Jackson Falls Barely Flowing Cedar Creek Falls Low 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 Moderate Drake Falls Moderate Drift Creek Falls Moderate Lower North Falls Moderate Lower Shellburg Falls Moderate Lower South Falls Moderate Middle North Falls Moderate North Falls Moderate Shellburg Falls Moderate Winter Falls Moderate Upper North Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate South Falls Moderate Eagle Creek Upper Falls Low Middle Falls Low The Falls Low 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 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 Kilchis Falls Barely Flowing Lancaster Falls Moderate Punchbowl Falls Moderate Warren Creek Falls Moderate Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Upper Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Little Lee Falls Low Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Wallalute Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Pegleg Falls Roaring Ramona Falls Barely Flowing Yocum Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Strong Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Willamette Falls Strong University Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 83°F

Wed 96°F Areas Of Smoke
Thu 95°F Patchy Smoke
Fri 93°F Sunny
Sat 88°F Sunny
Sun 83°F Sunny Best
Mon 82°F Sunny
Tue 82°F Sunny

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 Lee Falls Roaring · 241 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Haines Falls Roaring · 241 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Pegleg Falls Roaring · 263 cfs 92nd percentile
  4. 4 Beaver Falls Strong · 326000 cfs 84th percentile
  5. 5 Willamette Falls Strong · 230 cfs 83rd percentile
  6. 6 Lower North Falls Moderate · 947 cfs 54th 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

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

Bridal Veil Falls

26 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

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

Upper Latourell Falls

29.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft

All 85 Waterfalls Near Portland

Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

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

Jackson Falls

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

Latourell Falls

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

Upper Latourell Falls

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

Salmon Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

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

Coopey Falls

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

Lucia Falls

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

Mist Falls

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

Wahkeena Falls

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

Multnomah Falls

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

Wiesendanger Falls

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

Bonnie Falls

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

The Falls

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

Moulton Falls

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

Oneonta Falls

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

Horsetail Falls

38.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

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

Dougan Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

26.8 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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