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

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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

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

Bridal Veil Falls

31.7 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

29.2 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
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

31.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 70 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Portland With Waterfalls

North Falls waterfall

North Falls

32.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Abiqua Falls waterfall

Abiqua Falls

37 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Upper North Falls waterfall

Upper North Falls

32.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tanner Creek Falls waterfall

Tanner Creek Falls

48.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft
Wahclella Falls waterfall

Wahclella Falls

48.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 300 ft
Drift Creek Falls waterfall

Drift Creek Falls

29.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.2 miles 540 ft
University Falls waterfall

University Falls

27.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Ki-a-Kuts Falls waterfall

Ki-a-Kuts Falls

48.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Washboard Falls waterfall

Washboard Falls

21 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Butte Creek Falls waterfall

Butte Creek Falls

39.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.1 miles 200 ft
Loowit Falls waterfall

Loowit Falls

33.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Punch Bowl Falls waterfall

Punch Bowl Falls

3.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

5.3 miles away
Oregon
Hard
12.0 miles 1,640 ft
Metlako Falls waterfall

Metlako Falls

3.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

26.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shellburg Falls waterfall

Shellburg Falls

29.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.8 miles 400 ft
Lower Shellburg Falls waterfall

Lower Shellburg Falls

29.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.8 miles 500 ft
Stasel Falls waterfall

Stasel Falls

33.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Ayers Creek Falls waterfall

Ayers Creek Falls

34.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

30.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Portland, Oregon

Moffetts (Bonneville) Hot Springs

Moffetts (Bonneville) Hot Springs

35.0 mi 97°F

Moffetts Hot Springs, also called Bonneville Hot Springs, flows at 97 degrees in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest at just 75...

Rock Creek Hot Springs

39.7 mi

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St Martins Hot Springs

45.3 mi 120°F

St. Martins Hot Springs flows at 120 degrees Fahrenheit at just 432 feet elevation in the Columbia River Gorge near Carson in S...
Collins Hot Springs

Collins Hot Springs

47.0 mi 122°F

Collins Hot Springs emerges at 122 degrees just 127 feet above sea level in the Columbia River Gorge, producing water 68.4 degr...
Mount Hood Fumaroles

Mount Hood Fumaroles

48.4 mi 194°F

Mount Hood Fumaroles vent at 194°F from the flanks of Oregon's highest peak, among the state's most extreme geothermal features...
Bagby Hot Springs

Bagby Hot Springs

49.5 mi 136°F

Bagby Hot Springs flows at 136°F deep in Mount Hood National Forest at 2,272 feet elevation, requiring a 3,720-foot hike from F...

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