Waterfall Hikes Near The Dalles, OR

15,988 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
55 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near The Dalles? There are 55 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of The Dalles. 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 45.6053°N, -121.1818°W

Map of Waterfalls Near The Dalles

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

53 of 55 gauged

24 of 53 waterfalls near The Dalles are flowing strongly today

Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Castile Falls Strong Crooked Creek Falls Strong Celestial Falls Moderate White River Falls Moderate Celilo Falls (historical) Low Coopey Falls Roaring Horsetail Falls Roaring Mist Falls Roaring Multnomah Falls Roaring Oneonta Falls Roaring Wiesendanger Falls Roaring Wahkeena Falls Roaring Cushing Falls Moderate Dry Creek Falls Low Logy Creek Falls Low Elowah Falls Roaring Metlako Falls Roaring Moffett Falls Roaring Punch Bowl Falls Roaring Wahe Falls Roaring Wahclella Falls Roaring Tanner Creek Falls Roaring Falls Creek Falls Roaring Langfield Falls Roaring Final Falls Moderate Frustration Falls Moderate Hideaway Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Moderate Vanishing Falls Moderate Stein Falls Moderate Split Falls Moderate Hardy Falls Moderate Rodney Falls Moderate Shipherd Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Tumwater Falls Barely Flowing Lancaster Falls Roaring Punchbowl Falls Roaring Warren Creek Falls Roaring Wah Gwin Gwin Falls Roaring 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 Barely Flowing Ramona Falls Roaring Yocum Falls Roaring The Dalles (historical) Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 70°F

Thu 70°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 67°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 61°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 66°F Sunny
Mon 73°F Sunny
Tue 76°F Sunny
Wed 80°F Sunny

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near The Dalles (10 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.

Cushing Falls waterfall

Cushing Falls

7.8 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Celilo Falls (historical) waterfall

Celilo Falls (historical)

8.1 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Outlet Falls waterfall

Outlet Falls

24.1 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around The Dalles (40 waterfalls)

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

Punchbowl Falls waterfall

Punchbowl Falls

12.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft

All 55 Waterfalls Near The Dalles

Tanner Creek Falls waterfall

Tanner Creek Falls

32.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft
Wahclella Falls waterfall

Wahclella Falls

32.5 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 300 ft
Sahale Falls waterfall

Sahale Falls

48.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Wahe Falls

31.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Umbrella Falls waterfall

Umbrella Falls

14 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft

Castile Falls

38.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Moffett Falls waterfall

Moffett Falls

31.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Switchback Falls waterfall

Switchback Falls

38.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Elowah Falls waterfall

Elowah Falls

20.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 280 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

31.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ramona Falls waterfall

Ramona Falls

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

Hardy Falls

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

Rodney Falls

31.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 850 ft
Crooked Creek Falls waterfall

Crooked Creek Falls

42.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

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

Oneonta Falls

15.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Yocum Falls waterfall

Yocum Falls

4.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wiesendanger Falls waterfall

Wiesendanger Falls

13.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 700 ft
Multnomah Falls waterfall

Multnomah Falls

2.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 870 ft
Wahkeena Falls waterfall

Wahkeena Falls

13.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.2 miles 60 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near The Dalles

Are there free waterfalls near The Dalles?

There are 21 free waterfalls near The Dalles, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near The Dalles?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near The Dalles, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in The Dalles?

There are 40 dog-friendly waterfalls near The Dalles, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near The Dalles?

There are 41 kid-friendly waterfalls near The Dalles, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near The Dalles?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near The Dalles, including Dougan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near The Dalles?

The shortest waterfall hike near The Dalles is Bridal Veil Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near The Dalles?

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

Do any waterfalls near The Dalles require permits?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near The Dalles require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around The Dalles?

Yes, 53 waterfalls near The Dalles have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to The Dalles?

The closest waterfall to The Dalles is The Dalles (historical), approximately 0.7 miles away.

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Where to Stay

Cousin's Country Inn

Cousin's Country Inn

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites - The Dalles by IHG

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7.7 461 reviews
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