Waterfall Hikes Near Carlton, OR

2,339 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
47 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Carlton? There are 47 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Carlton. 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 45.2945°N, -123.1753°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Carlton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

46 of 47 gauged

37 of 46 waterfalls near Carlton are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Stout Creek Falls Strong Stasel Falls Strong Beaver Falls Barely Flowing Berry Creek Falls Roaring Bonnie Falls Strong Jackson Falls Strong Chitwood Falls Strong Gunaldo Falls Strong 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 Eagle Creek Upper Falls Strong Middle Falls Strong The Falls Strong Fishhawk Falls Roaring Haines Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Kilchis Falls Strong Little Falls Strong Nehalem Falls Strong North Fork Falls Strong Little Lee Falls Moderate Munson Creek Falls Strong Nenamusa Falls Strong Silver Falls Roaring Valsetz Falls Roaring Wilson Falls Roaring Willamette Falls Roaring University Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Tod 70°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 73°F Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 75°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 75°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 77°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Wed 82°F Sunny
Thu 79°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Carlton

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Berry Creek Falls Roaring · 117 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Fishhawk Falls Roaring · 58 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Valsetz Falls Roaring · 324 cfs 97th percentile
  4. 4 Silver Falls Roaring · 324 cfs 97th percentile
  5. 5 South Falls Roaring · 1720 cfs 93rd percentile
  6. 6 Twin Falls Roaring · 1720 cfs 93rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Carlton (9 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.

Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

29.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft

All 47 Waterfalls Near Carlton

Lower Shellburg Falls waterfall

Lower Shellburg Falls

23.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.8 miles 500 ft
Stasel Falls waterfall

Stasel Falls

21.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Ayers Creek Falls

21.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

21.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft

Stout Creek Falls

27.6 miles away
Oregon
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 Carlton

Are there free waterfalls near Carlton?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Carlton, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Carlton?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Carlton, including Butte Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Carlton?

There are 31 dog-friendly waterfalls near Carlton, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Carlton?

There are 32 kid-friendly waterfalls near Carlton, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Carlton?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Carlton, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Carlton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Carlton is Abiqua Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Carlton?

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

Do any waterfalls near Carlton require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Carlton?

Yes, 40 waterfalls near Carlton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Carlton?

The closest waterfall to Carlton is Baker Creek Falls, approximately 8.9 miles away.

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