Waterfall Hikes Near Barlow, OR

157 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
75 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Barlow? There are 75 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Barlow. 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 45.2523°N, -122.7223°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Barlow

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

73 of 75 gauged

8 of 73 waterfalls near Barlow are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Stout Creek Falls Strong Stasel Falls Strong Bonnie Falls Moderate Jackson Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Moderate Painter Falls Moderate Coopey Falls Moderate Horsetail Falls Moderate Mist Falls Moderate Multnomah Falls Moderate Oneonta Falls Moderate Wiesendanger Falls Moderate Wahkeena Falls Moderate Double Falls Moderate Drake Falls Moderate Drift Creek Falls Moderate Lower North Falls Moderate Lower Shellburg Falls Moderate Lower South Falls Moderate Middle North Falls Moderate North Falls Moderate Shellburg Falls Moderate Winter Falls Moderate Upper North Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate South Falls Moderate Eagle Creek Upper Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate Elowah Falls Moderate Moffett Falls Moderate Wahe Falls Moderate Final Falls Moderate Frustration Falls Moderate Hideaway Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Moderate Vanishing Falls Moderate Stein Falls Moderate Split 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 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 Pegleg Falls Moderate Ramona Falls Moderate Yocum Falls Moderate Sahale Falls Barely Flowing Umbrella Falls Barely Flowing Switchback Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Roaring Sullivan Creek Falls Roaring Willamette Falls Roaring University Falls Moderate

Updated 12 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Aft 72°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 71°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 71°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 87°F Sunny
Thu 82°F Sunny
Fri 74°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Barlow

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 Sullivan Creek Falls Strong · 1570 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 Salmon Falls Strong · 1570 cfs 88th percentile
  4. 4 Abiqua Falls Strong · 31 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Butte Creek Falls Strong · 31 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 Fall Creek Falls Strong · 31 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Barlow (16 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.

Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

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

South Falls

17.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.1 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Barlow (57 waterfalls)

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

Drift Creek Falls waterfall

Drift Creek Falls

12.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.2 miles 540 ft
Lower South Falls waterfall

Lower South Falls

14.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.9 miles 200 ft
Lower North Falls waterfall

Lower North Falls

15.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Double Falls waterfall

Double Falls

15.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft

All 75 Waterfalls Near Barlow

Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

11.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
University Falls waterfall

University Falls

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

Painter Falls

46.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Ramona Falls waterfall

Ramona Falls

30.8 miles away
Oregon
Hard
7.0 miles 800 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

47.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

29.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Switchback Falls waterfall

Switchback Falls

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

Elowah Falls

8.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 280 ft
Umbrella Falls waterfall

Umbrella Falls

31.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Hardy Falls waterfall

Hardy Falls

24.1 miles away
Washington
Hard
7.5 miles 2,000 ft
Sahale Falls waterfall

Sahale Falls

30.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Rodney Falls waterfall

Rodney Falls

17 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 850 ft
Munson Creek Falls waterfall

Munson Creek Falls

13 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Moffett Falls waterfall

Moffett Falls

6.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wahe Falls

6.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Barlow

Are there free waterfalls near Barlow?

There are 38 free waterfalls near Barlow, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Barlow?

There are 16 easy waterfall hikes near Barlow, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Barlow?

There are 57 dog-friendly waterfalls near Barlow, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Barlow?

There are 58 kid-friendly waterfalls near Barlow, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Barlow?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Barlow, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Barlow?

The shortest waterfall hike near Barlow is Abiqua Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Barlow?

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

Do any waterfalls near Barlow require permits?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Barlow require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Barlow?

Yes, 71 waterfalls near Barlow have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Barlow?

The closest waterfall to Barlow is Willamette Falls, approximately 9.1 miles away.

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