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

46 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 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 Moderate 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 Moderate Ramona Falls Moderate Yocum Falls Moderate Willamette Falls Roaring Twin Falls Moderate The Dalles (historical) Moderate

Updated 24 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 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Willamette Falls Roaring · 272 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Langfield Falls Strong · 224 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Curly Creek Falls Strong · 224 cfs 89th percentile
  5. 5 Falls Creek Falls Strong · 224 cfs 89th percentile
  6. 6 Middle Falls Strong · 795 cfs 85th 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

Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

9.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.6 miles 1,300 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

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

Upper Falls

49.2 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Tamanawas Falls waterfall

Tamanawas Falls

28.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.4 miles 580 ft
Umbrella Falls waterfall

Umbrella Falls

31.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Little Niagara Falls waterfall

Little Niagara Falls

3.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Switchback Falls waterfall

Switchback Falls

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

Langfield Falls

38 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sahale Falls waterfall

Sahale Falls

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

Salmon Falls

3.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

8.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft
Mill Creek Falls waterfall

Mill Creek Falls

12.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lucia Falls waterfall

Lucia Falls

6.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

7.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Eagle Creek Upper Falls waterfall

Eagle Creek Upper Falls

26.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
6.5 miles 800 ft
The Dalles (historical) waterfall

The Dalles (historical)

1.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

33.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft
Cushing Falls waterfall

Cushing Falls

3.3 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

19.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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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