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 Barely Flowing Jackson Falls Barely Flowing Cedar Creek Falls Barely Flowing Fisk Falls Barely Flowing Willapa Falls Barely Flowing Haines Falls Barely Flowing Lee 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 Kilchis Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Nehalem Falls Barely Flowing North Fork Falls Barely Flowing Little Lee Falls Moderate Lower Kalama River Falls Strong Marietta Falls Strong Munson Creek Falls Barely Flowing Nenamusa Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Willamette Falls Barely Flowing University Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Mostly Sunny · 68°F

Tod 68°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 76°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 72°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Thu 68°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Fri 64°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Sat 65°F Chance Light Rain

Find waterfalls to hike near Vernonia

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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

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

Fishhawk Falls

48.3 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

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

Beaver Falls

41.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near Vernonia

Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

2.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft
Fisk Falls waterfall

Fisk Falls

45.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Youngs River Falls waterfall

Youngs River Falls

39.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Baker Creek Falls waterfall

Baker Creek Falls

18.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

6.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Washboard Falls waterfall

Washboard Falls

27.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Willapa Falls waterfall

Willapa Falls

27.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

40.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.2 miles 300 ft

Kalama Falls

9.2 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft

Nenamusa Falls

30.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

11.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Munson Creek Falls waterfall

Munson Creek Falls

41.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Vernonia

Are there free waterfalls near Vernonia?

There are 21 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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