Waterfall Hikes Near Cascade Locks, OR

1,418 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
70 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cascade Locks? There are 70 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cascade Locks. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 45.6763°N, -121.8719°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cascade Locks

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

68 of 70 gauged

53 of 68 waterfalls near Cascade Locks are flowing strongly today

Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Celilo Falls (historical) Strong Coopey Falls Strong Horsetail Falls Strong Mist Falls Strong Multnomah Falls Strong Oneonta Falls Strong Wiesendanger Falls Strong Wahkeena Falls Strong Cowlitz Falls Moderate Harmony Falls Moderate Crooked Creek Falls Strong Curly Creek Falls Strong Falls Creek Falls Strong Langfield Falls Strong Cushing Falls Moderate Eagle Creek Upper Falls Strong Middle Falls Strong The Falls Strong Elowah Falls Strong Metlako Falls Strong Moffett Falls Strong Punch Bowl Falls Strong Wahe Falls Strong Wahclella Falls Strong Tanner Creek Falls Strong Final Falls Strong Frustration Falls Strong Hideaway Falls Strong Little Niagara Falls Strong Vanishing Falls Strong Stein Falls Strong Split Falls Strong Hardy Falls Strong Rodney Falls Strong Shipherd Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Lucia Falls Strong Moulton Falls Strong Salmon Falls Strong Jackson Falls Strong Kalama Falls Strong Lancaster Falls Strong Punchbowl Falls Strong Warren Creek Falls Strong Wah Gwin Gwin Falls Strong Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Strong Loowit Falls Strong Lower Falls Strong Middle Falls Strong Paradise Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Sahale Falls Barely Flowing Wallalute Falls Barely Flowing Umbrella Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Tamanawas Falls Barely Flowing Switchback Falls Barely Flowing Mill Creek Falls Strong Pegleg Falls Strong Ramona Falls Strong Yocum Falls Strong Willamette Falls Strong Twin Falls Moderate The Dalles (historical) Moderate

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Tod 68°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 69°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 72°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 69°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 77°F Sunny
Thu 76°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Cascade Locks

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mill Creek Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Cushing Falls Roaring · 141000 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Rodney Falls Strong · 170 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Willamette Falls Strong · 268 cfs 89th percentile
  5. 5 Hardy Falls Strong · 170 cfs 89th percentile
  6. 6 Shipherd Falls Strong · 170 cfs 89th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cascade Locks (17 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.

Wahclella Falls waterfall

Wahclella Falls

6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cascade Locks (51 waterfalls)

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

Metlako Falls waterfall

Metlako Falls

3.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Punch Bowl Falls waterfall

Punch Bowl Falls

3.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

8.6 miles away
Oregon
Hard
12.0 miles 1,640 ft
Shipherd Falls waterfall

Shipherd Falls

6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 70 Waterfalls Near Cascade Locks

Metlako Falls waterfall

Metlako Falls

3.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Punch Bowl Falls waterfall

Punch Bowl Falls

3.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft
Loowit Falls waterfall

Loowit Falls

4.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

8.6 miles away
Oregon
Hard
12.0 miles 1,640 ft
Shipherd Falls waterfall

Shipherd Falls

6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahclella Falls waterfall

Wahclella Falls

6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 300 ft
Tanner Creek Falls waterfall

Tanner Creek Falls

6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft

Wahe Falls

6.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moffett Falls waterfall

Moffett Falls

6.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lancaster Falls waterfall

Lancaster Falls

8.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 600 ft
Rodney Falls waterfall

Rodney Falls

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

Warren Creek Falls

8.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Hardy Falls waterfall

Hardy Falls

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

Elowah Falls

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

Dougan Falls

17.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

12.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft
Oneonta Falls waterfall

Oneonta Falls

12.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Falls Creek Falls waterfall

Falls Creek Falls

11.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.4 miles 750 ft
Punchbowl Falls waterfall

Punchbowl Falls

Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft
Wiesendanger Falls waterfall

Wiesendanger Falls

14.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 700 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cascade Locks

Are there free waterfalls near Cascade Locks?

There are 27 free waterfalls near Cascade Locks, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cascade Locks?

There are 17 easy waterfall hikes near Cascade Locks, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cascade Locks?

There are 51 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cascade Locks, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cascade Locks?

There are 52 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cascade Locks, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cascade Locks?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cascade Locks, including Dougan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cascade Locks?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cascade Locks is Bridal Veil Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cascade Locks?

The tallest waterfall near Cascade Locks is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Cascade Locks require permits?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Cascade Locks require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cascade Locks?

Yes, 69 waterfalls near Cascade Locks have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cascade Locks?

The closest waterfall to Cascade Locks is Metlako Falls, approximately 3.5 miles away.

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