Waterfall Hikes Near Salmon Creek, WA

20,312 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
76 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Salmon Creek? There are 76 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Salmon Creek. These trails range from drive_up 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

74 of 76 gauged

1 of 74 waterfalls near Salmon Creek is flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Stout Creek Falls Barely Flowing Stasel Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Falls Barely Flowing Bonnie Falls Barely Flowing Jackson Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Moderate 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 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 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 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 Haines Falls Low Lee Falls Low Hardy Falls Barely Flowing Rodney Falls Barely Flowing Shipherd Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Moderate Lucia Falls Moderate Moulton Falls Moderate Salmon Falls Moderate Kalama Falls Barely Flowing Washboard Falls Barely Flowing Kilchis Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Nehalem Falls Barely Flowing Lancaster Falls Moderate Punchbowl Falls Moderate Warren Creek Falls Moderate Wah Gwin Gwin Falls Moderate Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Upper Latourell Falls Barely Flowing Little Lee Falls Strong Loowit 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 Moderate University Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Tue 82°F Sunny
Wed 77°F Partly Sunny
Thu 82°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 85°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 85°F Partly Sunny
Mon 80°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Salmon Creek

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Little Lee Falls Strong · 3 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 33 cfs 60th percentile
  3. 3 Lower North Falls Moderate · 937 cfs 42nd percentile
  4. 4 Lower Shellburg Falls Moderate · 937 cfs 42nd percentile
  5. 5 Lower South Falls Moderate · 937 cfs 42nd percentile
  6. 6 Drift Creek Falls Moderate · 937 cfs 42nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Salmon Creek (18 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 Salmon Creek (61 waterfalls)

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

Lucia Falls waterfall

Lucia Falls

29.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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

All 76 Waterfalls Near Salmon Creek

Hardy Falls waterfall

Hardy Falls

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

Horsetail Falls

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

Oneonta Falls

38.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Kalama Falls

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

Elowah Falls

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

Moffett Falls

17.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wahe Falls

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

The Falls

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

Wahclella Falls

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

Tanner Creek Falls

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

University Falls

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

Metlako Falls

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

Punch Bowl Falls

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

Cedar Creek Falls

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

Middle Falls

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

Shipherd Falls

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

Fern Rock Falls

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

Loowit Falls

40.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Lee Falls

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

Lee Falls

20.5 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 38 free waterfalls near Salmon Creek, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Salmon Creek?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near Salmon Creek, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Salmon Creek?

There are 61 dog-friendly waterfalls near Salmon Creek, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Salmon Creek?

There are 62 kid-friendly waterfalls near Salmon Creek, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Salmon Creek?

There are 6 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 0.1 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, 10 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, 67 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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