Waterfall Hikes Near Waterloo, OR

238 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
45 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Waterloo? There are 45 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Waterloo. 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 44.4947°N, -122.8242°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Waterloo

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

45 of 45 gauged

33 of 45 waterfalls near Waterloo are flowing strongly today

Alsea Falls Roaring Green Peak Falls Roaring Ayers Creek Falls Roaring Horseshoe Falls Roaring Stout Creek Falls Roaring Stasel Falls Roaring Berry Creek Falls Roaring Cascade Falls Roaring Painter Falls Roaring Chichester Falls Roaring Double Falls Roaring Drake Falls Roaring Drift Creek Falls Roaring Lower North Falls Roaring Lower Shellburg Falls Roaring Lower South Falls Roaring Middle North Falls Roaring North Falls Roaring Shellburg Falls Roaring Winter Falls Roaring Upper North Falls Roaring Twin Falls Roaring South Falls Roaring Fall Creek Falls Roaring Gatch Falls Roaring Gooch Falls Roaring Marion Falls Roaring Koosah Falls Barely Flowing Sahalie Falls Barely Flowing Lower Soda Falls Roaring Moose Creek Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Upper Soda Falls Roaring McNabb Falls Roaring Moonfalls Moderate Pinard Falls Moderate Spirit Falls Moderate Salmon Falls Low Sullivan Creek Falls Low Wildwood Falls Roaring Tamolitch Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Partly Sunny · 68°F

Aft 62°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 66°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 67°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Tue 68°F Partly Sunny Best
Wed 70°F Partly Sunny
Thu 70°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Fri 72°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Waterloo

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Wildwood Falls Roaring · 112 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Upper Soda Falls Roaring · 164 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Soda Falls Roaring · 164 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 McNabb Falls Roaring · 39 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Rainbow Falls Roaring · 164 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Moose Creek Falls Roaring · 164 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Waterloo (12 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.

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

10.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

37.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Waterloo (39 waterfalls)

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

Painter Falls waterfall

Painter Falls

11.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Upper Soda Falls waterfall

Upper Soda Falls

35.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Soda Falls waterfall

Lower Soda Falls

35.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moose Creek Falls

37.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

All 45 Waterfalls Near Waterloo

Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

28.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Berry Creek Falls waterfall

Berry Creek Falls

28.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

45.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Moonfalls waterfall

Moonfalls

47.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft

Pinard Falls

45.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Waterloo

Are there free waterfalls near Waterloo?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Waterloo, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Waterloo?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near Waterloo, including Alsea Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Waterloo?

There are 39 dog-friendly waterfalls near Waterloo, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Waterloo?

There are 40 kid-friendly waterfalls near Waterloo, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Waterloo?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Waterloo, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Waterloo?

The shortest waterfall hike near Waterloo is Abiqua Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Waterloo?

The tallest waterfall near Waterloo is Double Falls at 178 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Waterloo require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Waterloo?

Yes, 45 waterfalls near Waterloo have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Waterloo?

The closest waterfall to Waterloo is Painter Falls, approximately 18.6 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Waterloo, Oregon

Bigelow Hot Springs

Bigelow Hot Springs

44.8 mi 142°F

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Cougar Reservoir Hot Springs

Cougar Reservoir Hot Springs

45.1 mi 111°F

Cougar Reservoir Hot Springs, widely known as Terwilliger Hot Springs, flows at 111 degrees Fahrenheit with roadside access req...
Foley Springs

Foley Springs

47.4 mi 178°F

Foley Springs emerges at 178°F in the Cascade Range of Lane County, making it one of Oregon's hottest thermal features with rec...

Belknap Springs

47.5 mi 160°F

Belknap Springs flows at 160°F along the McKenzie River in the Cascade Range, emerging just 510 feet from North Belknap Springs...
Bagby Hot Springs

Bagby Hot Springs

49.1 mi 136°F

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Breitenbush Hot Springs

Breitenbush Hot Springs

50.0 mi 198°F

Breitenbush Hot Springs emerges at 198°F along the Breitenbush River, ranking as one of Oregon's hottest thermal features with ...

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