Waterfall Hikes Near Saunders Lake, OR

1,766 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
20 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Saunders Lake? There are 20 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Saunders Lake. 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 43.5214°N, -124.2110°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Saunders Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

20 of 20 gauged

1 of 20 waterfalls near Saunders Lake is flowing strongly today

Beaver Creek Falls Barely Flowing Sweet Creek Falls Barely Flowing Coquille River Falls Strong Elk Creek Falls Barely Flowing Estelle Falls Barely Flowing Golden Falls Barely Flowing Henrys Falls Barely Flowing Hewett Falls Barely Flowing Pidgeon Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Stulls Falls Barely Flowing Lost Creek Falls Low Lower Kentucky Falls Barely Flowing North Fork Falls Barely Flowing Upper Kentucky Falls Barely Flowing The Horn Barely Flowing Platinum Falls Barely Flowing Smith River Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Partly Sunny · 65°F

Tod 65°F Partly Sunny
Thu 65°F Partly Sunny Best
Fri 64°F Mostly Cloudy
Sat 64°F Mostly Cloudy
Sun 65°F Mostly Cloudy
Mon 65°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 66°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Flowing best right now near Saunders Lake

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Coquille River Falls Roaring · 1520 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Middle Creek Falls Strong · 56 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Laverne Falls Strong · 56 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Lost Creek Falls Low · 30 cfs 11th percentile
  5. 5 Smith River Falls Barely Flowing · 14 cfs 9th percentile
  6. 6 Lower Kentucky Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 1st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Saunders Lake (7 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.

Stulls Falls waterfall

Stulls Falls

12.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Golden Falls waterfall

Golden Falls

13.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Saunders Lake (14 waterfalls)

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

Estelle Falls

8.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

13.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near Saunders Lake

Pidgeon Falls

8.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Estelle Falls

8.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Stulls Falls waterfall

Stulls Falls

12.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Henrys Falls waterfall

Henrys Falls

11.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

13.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Golden Falls waterfall

Golden Falls

13.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

Hewett Falls

37.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Platinum Falls waterfall

Platinum Falls

20.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laverne Falls waterfall

Laverne Falls

32.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

24.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

33.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sweet Creek Falls waterfall

Sweet Creek Falls

37.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.2 miles 250 ft
Beaver Creek Falls waterfall

Beaver Creek Falls

37.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

40.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Lower Kentucky Falls waterfall

Lower Kentucky Falls

40.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.4 miles 800 ft
Upper Kentucky Falls waterfall CC

Upper Kentucky Falls

40.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.4 miles 800 ft
Lost Creek Falls waterfall

Lost Creek Falls

15.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Elk Creek Falls waterfall

Elk Creek Falls

38.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
The Horn waterfall

The Horn

19.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Coquille River Falls waterfall

Coquille River Falls

42.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Saunders Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Saunders Lake?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Saunders Lake, including Coquille River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Saunders Lake?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Saunders Lake, including Coquille River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Saunders Lake?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Saunders Lake, including Beaver Creek Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Saunders Lake?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Saunders Lake, including Beaver Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Saunders Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Saunders Lake is Beaver Creek Falls at 1.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Saunders Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Saunders Lake is Silver Falls at 177 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Saunders Lake?

Yes, 19 waterfalls near Saunders Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Saunders Lake?

The closest waterfall to Saunders Lake is Pidgeon Falls, approximately 9 miles away.

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