Waterfall Hikes Near Salmon Creek, WA

20,312 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
56 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Salmon Creek? There are 56 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Salmon Creek. 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 45.7099°N, -122.6632°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Salmon Creek

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

54 of 56 gauged

20 of 54 waterfalls near Salmon Creek are flowing strongly today

Beaver Falls Roaring Bonnie Falls Roaring Jackson Falls Roaring Bridal Veil Falls Strong Cedar Creek Falls Moderate Coopey Falls Roaring Horsetail Falls Roaring Mist Falls Roaring Multnomah Falls Roaring Oneonta Falls Roaring Wiesendanger Falls Roaring Wahkeena Falls Roaring Curly Creek Falls Barely Flowing Falls Creek Falls Barely Flowing Eagle Creek Upper Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing Elowah Falls Moderate Metlako Falls Moderate Moffett Falls Moderate Punch Bowl Falls Moderate Wahe Falls Moderate Wahclella Falls Moderate Tanner Creek Falls Moderate Haines Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Hardy Falls Barely Flowing Rodney Falls Barely Flowing Shipherd Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Roaring Lucia Falls Roaring Moulton Falls Roaring Salmon Falls Roaring Kalama Falls Roaring Washboard Falls Roaring Kilchis Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Lancaster Falls Low Warren Creek Falls Low Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Upper Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Little Lee Falls Low Loowit Falls Moderate Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Low Marietta Falls Low Wilson Falls Strong Willamette Falls Roaring University Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy · 69°F

Tod 69°F Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely
Sat 65°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 66°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 68°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 68°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 69°F Mostly Cloudy Best
Thu 71°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Salmon Creek

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Multnomah Falls Roaring · 25 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Oneonta Falls Roaring · 25 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Moulton Falls Roaring · 167 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Wahkeena Falls Roaring · 25 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Washboard Falls Roaring · 18 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Coopey Falls Roaring · 25 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Salmon Creek (16 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

8.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Salmon Creek (44 waterfalls)

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

Lucia Falls waterfall

Lucia Falls

35 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

18.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 56 Waterfalls Near Salmon Creek

Hardy Falls waterfall

Hardy Falls

0.1 miles away
Washington
Hard
7.5 miles 2,000 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

24.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft
Oneonta Falls waterfall

Oneonta Falls

2.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Kalama Falls

23.8 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
Elowah Falls waterfall

Elowah Falls

2.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 280 ft
Moffett Falls waterfall

Moffett Falls

40.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wahe Falls

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

The Falls

19.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahclella Falls waterfall

Wahclella Falls

20.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 300 ft
Tanner Creek Falls waterfall

Tanner Creek Falls

20.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft
University Falls waterfall

University Falls

25.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Metlako Falls waterfall

Metlako Falls

18.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Punch Bowl Falls waterfall

Punch Bowl Falls

18.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft
Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

44.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.2 miles 300 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

19.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft
Shipherd Falls waterfall

Shipherd Falls

38.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

24.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Loowit Falls waterfall

Loowit Falls

17.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Lee Falls

24.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

23.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Salmon Creek

Are there free waterfalls near Salmon Creek?

There are 33 free waterfalls near Salmon Creek, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Salmon Creek?

There are 16 easy waterfall hikes near Salmon Creek, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Salmon Creek?

There are 44 dog-friendly waterfalls near Salmon Creek, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Salmon Creek?

There are 44 kid-friendly waterfalls near Salmon Creek, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Salmon Creek?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Salmon Creek?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Salmon Creek?

The tallest waterfall near Salmon Creek is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Salmon Creek require permits?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Salmon Creek require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Salmon Creek?

Yes, 48 waterfalls near Salmon Creek have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Salmon Creek?

The closest waterfall to Salmon Creek is Salmon Falls, approximately 12.4 miles away.

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