Waterfall Hikes Near Ridgefield, WA

11,486 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
71 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ridgefield? There are 71 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ridgefield. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 45.8114°N, -122.7051°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ridgefield

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

69 of 71 gauged

4 of 69 waterfalls near Ridgefield are flowing strongly today

Beaver Falls Strong Bonnie Falls Barely Flowing Jackson Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Low Cedar Creek Falls Barely Flowing 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 Curly Creek Falls Barely Flowing Falls Creek Falls Barely Flowing Double Falls Moderate Drake Falls Moderate Drift Creek Falls Moderate Lower North Falls Moderate Lower South Falls Moderate Middle North Falls Moderate North 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 Fishhawk Falls Low Gnat Creek Falls Low Haines Falls Roaring Lee Falls Roaring Hardy Falls Barely Flowing Rodney Falls Barely Flowing Shipherd Falls Barely Flowing Harmony Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Lucia Falls Barely Flowing Moulton Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Barely Flowing Kalama Falls Barely Flowing Washboard Falls Barely Flowing Lancaster Falls Moderate Warren Creek Falls Moderate Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Upper Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Nehalem Falls Barely Flowing North Fork Falls Barely Flowing Little Lee Falls Moderate Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Willamette Falls Strong University Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 21 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 80°F

Wed 93°F Areas Of Smoke
Thu 93°F Patchy Smoke
Fri 90°F Sunny
Sat 85°F Sunny
Sun 80°F Sunny
Mon 80°F Sunny Best
Tue 79°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Ridgefield

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Haines Falls Roaring · 241 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Lee Falls Roaring · 241 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Beaver Falls Strong · 326000 cfs 84th percentile
  4. 4 Willamette Falls Strong · 227 cfs 78th percentile
  5. 5 Upper North Falls Moderate · 957 cfs 74th percentile
  6. 6 Twin Falls Moderate · 957 cfs 74th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ridgefield (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.

Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

24 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ridgefield (58 waterfalls)

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

Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

10 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

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

Lucia Falls

29.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Marietta Falls

12.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 71 Waterfalls Near Ridgefield

Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

10 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

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

Lucia Falls

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

Moulton Falls

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

Salmon Falls

25.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Marietta Falls

12.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

26.8 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

30.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Washboard Falls

41.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

31 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Kalama Falls

25.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
Dougan Falls waterfall

Dougan Falls

24.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

28.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.2 miles 300 ft
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

19.8 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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ridgefield

Are there free waterfalls near Ridgefield?

There are 35 free waterfalls near Ridgefield, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ridgefield?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ridgefield?

There are 58 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ridgefield, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ridgefield?

There are 58 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ridgefield, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Ridgefield?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Ridgefield, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ridgefield?

The shortest waterfall hike near Ridgefield is Abiqua Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Ridgefield?

The tallest waterfall near Ridgefield is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Ridgefield require permits?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Ridgefield require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ridgefield?

Yes, 59 waterfalls near Ridgefield have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ridgefield?

The closest waterfall to Ridgefield is Bonnie Falls, approximately 10.2 miles away.

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