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

83 waterfalls near Portland have live flow data today

Ayers Creek Falls Low Horseshoe Falls Low Stout Creek Falls Low Stasel Falls Low Beaver Falls Moderate Bonnie Falls Barely Flowing Jackson Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cedar Creek Falls Moderate 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 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 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 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 Little Lee Falls Barely Flowing Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Wallalute Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Pegleg Falls Barely Flowing Ramona Falls Barely Flowing Yocum Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Willamette Falls Low University Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Tod 71°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 70°F Partly Sunny
Thu 70°F Light Rain Likely
Fri 62°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 64°F Partly Sunny
Sun 63°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Mon 65°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Portland

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lancaster Falls Roaring · 239 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Punchbowl Falls Roaring · 239 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Warren Creek Falls Roaring · 239 cfs 97th percentile
  4. 4 Beaver Falls Moderate · 209000 cfs 61st percentile
  5. 5 Ki-a-Kuts Falls Moderate · 2 cfs 57th percentile
  6. 6 Baker Creek Falls Moderate · 2 cfs 57th 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 (68 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 85 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
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 34 easy waterfall hikes near Portland, including Beaver 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 0.1 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, 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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