Waterfall Hikes Near The Dalles, OR

15,988 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
57 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near The Dalles? There are 57 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

55 of 57 gauged

6 of 55 waterfalls near The Dalles are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Patchy Smoke then Sunny · 91°F

Tod 91°F Areas Of Smoke
Fri 91°F Patchy Smoke then Sunny Best
Sat 92°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 93°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 93°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 88°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 86°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near The Dalles

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Dry Creek Falls Roaring · 8 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Logy Creek Falls Roaring · 8 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Mill Creek Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Bridal Veil Falls Strong · 49 cfs 85th percentile
  5. 5 Celestial Falls Strong · 90 cfs 83rd percentile
  6. 6 White River Falls Strong · 90 cfs 83rd percentile

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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

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

Celilo Falls (historical)

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

Outlet Falls

21.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around The Dalles (42 waterfalls)

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

Punchbowl Falls waterfall

Punchbowl Falls

46.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft

All 57 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

5.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Wahe Falls

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

Umbrella Falls

5.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft

Castile Falls

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

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

Elowah Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

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

Ramona Falls

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

Hardy Falls

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

Rodney Falls

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

Crooked Creek Falls

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

Horsetail Falls

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

Oneonta Falls

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

Yocum Falls

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

Wiesendanger Falls

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

Multnomah Falls

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

Wahkeena Falls

5.6 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 23 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 42 dog-friendly waterfalls near The Dalles, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near The Dalles?

There are 43 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, 55 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

8.4 1,000 reviews
Holiday Inn Express & Suites - The Dalles by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - The Dalles by IHG

8.6 141 reviews
The Dalles Inn

The Dalles Inn

7.7 461 reviews
Columbia River Hotel and Conference Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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