Waterfall Hikes Near Banks, OR

2,047 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
46 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Banks? There are 46 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Banks. 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 45.6150°N, -123.1071°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Banks

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

44 of 46 gauged

5 of 44 waterfalls near Banks are flowing strongly today

Barth Falls Roaring Fishhawk Falls Roaring Gnat Creek Falls Roaring Beaver Falls Moderate Bonnie Falls Moderate Jackson Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Coopey Falls Moderate Horsetail Falls Moderate Mist Falls Moderate Multnomah Falls Moderate Oneonta Falls Moderate Wiesendanger Falls Moderate Wahkeena Falls Moderate Elowah Falls Moderate Moffett Falls Moderate Wahe Falls Moderate Wahclella Falls Moderate Tanner Creek Falls Moderate Haines Falls Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing Hardy Falls Moderate Rodney Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Moderate Lucia Falls Moderate Moulton Falls Moderate Salmon Falls Moderate Kilchis Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Nehalem Falls Moderate North Fork Falls Moderate Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Little Lee Falls Strong Lower Kalama River Falls Barely Flowing Marietta Falls Barely Flowing Munson Creek Falls Moderate Nenamusa Falls Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate Willamette Falls Roaring University Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate

Updated 9 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Tod 72°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 73°F Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Lab 73°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 77°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 82°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 75°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Banks

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Willamette Falls Roaring · 317 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Barth Falls Roaring · 78 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Fishhawk Falls Roaring · 78 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Gnat Creek Falls Roaring · 78 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Little Lee Falls Strong · 3 cfs 82nd percentile
  6. 6 The Falls Strong · 795 cfs 76th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Banks (13 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

31.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

29.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Banks (34 waterfalls)

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

Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

29.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 46 Waterfalls Near Banks

Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

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

University Falls

31.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

29.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Lee Falls

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

Lee Falls

29.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft

Haines Falls

27.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ki-a-Kuts Falls waterfall

Ki-a-Kuts Falls

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

Wilson Falls

22.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Kilchis Falls

20.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

46 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Baker Creek Falls waterfall

Baker Creek Falls

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

Little Falls

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

Willamette Falls

24.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Nehalem Falls waterfall

Nehalem Falls

21.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Marietta Falls

36.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

35.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

3.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

26.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Fishhawk Falls waterfall

Fishhawk Falls

31.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Banks

Are there free waterfalls near Banks?

There are 28 free waterfalls near Banks, including Barth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Banks?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Banks, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Banks?

There are 34 dog-friendly waterfalls near Banks, including Barth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Banks?

There are 35 kid-friendly waterfalls near Banks, including Barth Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Banks?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Banks, including Dougan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Banks?

The shortest waterfall hike near Banks is Baker Creek Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Banks?

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

Do any waterfalls near Banks require permits?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Banks require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Banks?

Yes, 35 waterfalls near Banks have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Banks?

The closest waterfall to Banks is Jackson Falls, approximately 7.6 miles away.

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