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

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

80 of 82 gauged

3 of 80 waterfalls near Portland are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Moderate Stout Creek Falls Moderate Stasel Falls Moderate Beaver Falls Moderate Bonnie Falls Barely Flowing Jackson Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil 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 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 Moderate Middle Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate 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 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 Roaring Lee Falls Roaring 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 Lancaster Falls Moderate Warren Creek Falls Moderate Latourell Falls Low Upper Latourell Falls Low Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Wallalute Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Barely Flowing Marietta Falls Barely Flowing Pegleg Falls Barely Flowing Ramona Falls Moderate Yocum Falls Moderate Salmon Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Moderate Willamette Falls Moderate University Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Juneteenth

Sunny · 83°F

Sat 92°F Sunny
Sun 96°F Sunny
Mon 98°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 87°F Sunny
Wed 81°F Sunny
Thu 84°F Mostly Sunny
Jun 83°F Sunny Best

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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

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

Bridal Veil Falls

35.2 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

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

Upper Latourell Falls

38.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft

All 82 Waterfalls Near Portland

Stout Creek Falls

25.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kalama Falls

24 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

16.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Baker Creek Falls waterfall

Baker Creek Falls

30.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ramona Falls waterfall

Ramona Falls

26.7 miles away
Oregon
Hard
7.0 miles 800 ft
Shipherd Falls waterfall

Shipherd Falls

13.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Final Falls waterfall

Final Falls

38.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Frustration Falls waterfall

Frustration Falls

38.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 350 ft
Vanishing Falls waterfall

Vanishing Falls

38.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

49.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Henline Falls waterfall

Henline Falls

47 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.8 miles 200 ft

Little Niagara Falls

38.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.0 miles 400 ft
Lancaster Falls waterfall

Lancaster Falls

8.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 600 ft
Warren Creek Falls waterfall

Warren Creek Falls

8.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Yocum Falls waterfall

Yocum Falls

30.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hideaway Falls

38.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Split Falls waterfall

Split Falls

38.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stein Falls waterfall

Stein Falls

38.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Wallalute Falls waterfall

Wallalute Falls

9.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Portland

Are there free waterfalls near Portland?

There are 40 free waterfalls near Portland, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Portland?

There are 17 easy waterfall hikes near Portland, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Portland?

There are 65 dog-friendly waterfalls near Portland, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Portland?

There are 64 kid-friendly waterfalls near Portland, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Portland?

There are 6 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, 11 waterfalls near Portland require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Portland?

Yes, 76 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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