Waterfall Hikes Near Vernonia, OR

2,285 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
33 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Vernonia? There are 33 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Vernonia. 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 45.8611°N, -123.1834°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Vernonia

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 33 gauged

2 of 32 waterfalls near Vernonia are flowing strongly today

Barth Falls Barely Flowing Fishhawk Falls Barely Flowing Gnat Creek Falls Barely Flowing Youngs River Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Falls Moderate Bonnie Falls Low Jackson Falls Low Cedar Creek Falls Low Fisk Falls Barely Flowing Willapa Falls Barely Flowing Haines Falls Strong Lee Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Lucia Falls Barely Flowing Moulton Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Barely Flowing Kalama Falls Barely Flowing Washboard Falls Barely Flowing Kilchis Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Nehalem Falls Barely Flowing North Fork Falls Barely Flowing Little Lee Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Low Marietta Falls Low Munson Creek Falls Barely Flowing Nenamusa Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Low Willamette Falls Low University Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Partly Sunny · 67°F

Aft 86°F Sunny
Thu 71°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain
Fri 63°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 61°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 64°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Mon 66°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 67°F Partly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Vernonia

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Haines Falls Roaring · 220 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Lee Falls Roaring · 220 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Kalama River Falls Low · 2570 cfs 24th percentile
  4. 4 Marietta Falls Low · 2570 cfs 24th percentile
  5. 5 Beaver Falls Low · 89300 cfs 17th percentile
  6. 6 Cedar Creek Falls Low · 605 cfs 16th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Vernonia (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.

University Falls waterfall

University Falls

25.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Fishhawk Falls waterfall

Fishhawk Falls

26.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Vernonia (21 waterfalls)

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

Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

27.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near Vernonia

Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

27.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

25.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
University Falls waterfall

University Falls

25.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Fishhawk Falls waterfall

Fishhawk Falls

26.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

9.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

24.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Lee Falls

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

Lee Falls

23.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft

Haines Falls

34.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gnat Creek Falls waterfall

Gnat Creek Falls

38.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.4 miles 500 ft

Marietta Falls

17.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

20.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

18.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ki-a-Kuts Falls waterfall

Ki-a-Kuts Falls

31.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

16.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Barth Falls

32.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nehalem Falls waterfall

Nehalem Falls

15.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lucia Falls waterfall

Lucia Falls

35 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kilchis Falls

15 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Vernonia

Are there free waterfalls near Vernonia?

There are 22 free waterfalls near Vernonia, including Barth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Vernonia?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near Vernonia, including Cedar Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Vernonia?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Vernonia, including Barth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Vernonia?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Vernonia, including Barth Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Vernonia?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Vernonia, including Youngs River Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Vernonia?

The shortest waterfall hike near Vernonia is Baker Creek Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Vernonia?

The tallest waterfall near Vernonia is Munson Creek Falls at 319 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Vernonia require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Vernonia requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Vernonia?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Vernonia have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Vernonia?

The closest waterfall to Vernonia is Bonnie Falls, approximately 13.2 miles away.

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