Waterfall Hikes Near Sandy, OR

12,592 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
81 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sandy? There are 81 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sandy. 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 45.3988°N, -122.2697°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Sandy

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

80 of 81 gauged

15 of 80 waterfalls near Sandy are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Stout Creek Falls Barely Flowing Stasel Falls Barely Flowing Bonnie Falls Low Jackson Falls Low Bridal Veil 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 Roaring Drake Falls Roaring Drift Creek Falls Roaring Lower North Falls Roaring Lower Shellburg Falls Roaring Lower South Falls Roaring Middle North Falls Roaring North Falls Roaring Shellburg Falls Roaring Winter Falls Roaring Upper North Falls Roaring Twin Falls Roaring South Falls Roaring Eagle Creek Upper Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing 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 Final Falls Moderate Frustration Falls Moderate Hideaway Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Moderate Vanishing Falls Moderate Stein Falls Moderate Split Falls Moderate Hardy Falls Barely Flowing Rodney Falls Barely Flowing Shipherd Falls Barely Flowing 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 Low Punchbowl Falls Low Warren Creek Falls Low Wah Gwin Gwin Falls Low Latourell Falls Low Upper Latourell Falls Low Little Lee Falls Barely Flowing Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Sahale Falls Barely Flowing Wallalute Falls Barely Flowing Umbrella Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Tamanawas Falls Barely Flowing Switchback Falls Barely Flowing Mill Creek Falls Low Pegleg Falls Moderate Ramona Falls Barely Flowing Yocum Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Roaring Sullivan Creek Falls Roaring Willamette Falls Low

Updated 13 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Cloudy · 72°F

Aft 85°F Sunny
Thu 72°F Mostly Cloudy Best
Fri 61°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 58°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 59°F Light Rain Likely
Mon 64°F Chance Light Rain
Tue 65°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Sandy

Updated 38 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Lower North Falls Roaring · 1670 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 North Falls Roaring · 1670 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Shellburg Falls Roaring · 1670 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Lower South Falls Roaring · 1670 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Upper North Falls Roaring · 1670 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Shellburg Falls Roaring · 1670 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Sandy (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.

Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

19.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

21.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 70 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Sandy (64 waterfalls)

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

Upper Latourell Falls waterfall

Upper Latourell Falls

36 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

35.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Eagle Creek Upper Falls waterfall

Eagle Creek Upper Falls

43.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
6.5 miles 800 ft

All 81 Waterfalls Near Sandy

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

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

Middle Falls

19.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft
Upper Latourell Falls waterfall

Upper Latourell Falls

36 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

35.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Eagle Creek Upper Falls waterfall

Eagle Creek Upper Falls

43.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
6.5 miles 800 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

21.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 70 ft
Coopey Falls waterfall

Coopey Falls

21.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,500 ft
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

22.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahkeena Falls waterfall

Wahkeena Falls

22.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.2 miles 60 ft
Multnomah Falls waterfall

Multnomah Falls

23.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 870 ft
Wiesendanger Falls waterfall

Wiesendanger Falls

23.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 700 ft
Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

42.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Oneonta Falls waterfall

Oneonta Falls

2.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

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

Dougan Falls

16.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

11.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Ramona Falls waterfall

Ramona Falls

16.4 miles away
Oregon
Hard
7.0 miles 800 ft
Elowah Falls waterfall

Elowah Falls

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

Hardy Falls

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

Rodney Falls

24.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 850 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Sandy

Are there free waterfalls near Sandy?

There are 36 free waterfalls near Sandy, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Sandy?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Sandy?

There are 64 dog-friendly waterfalls near Sandy, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Sandy?

There are 65 kid-friendly waterfalls near Sandy, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Sandy?

There are 7 waterfalls that allow swimming near Sandy, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Sandy?

The shortest waterfall hike near Sandy is Abiqua Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Sandy?

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

Do any waterfalls near Sandy require permits?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Sandy require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Sandy?

Yes, 78 waterfalls near Sandy have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Sandy?

The closest waterfall to Sandy is The Falls, approximately 5 miles away.

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