Waterfall Hikes Near Columbia City, OR

1,773 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
52 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Columbia City? There are 52 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Columbia City. 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 45.8950°N, -122.8116°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Columbia City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

50 of 52 gauged

29 of 50 waterfalls near Columbia City are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Aft 71°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 71°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 72°F Mostly Cloudy
Lab 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 75°F Partly Sunny
Wed 83°F Sunny
Thu 78°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Columbia City

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Willamette Falls Roaring · 278 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Barth Falls Roaring · 58 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Youngs River Falls Roaring · 58 cfs 98th percentile
  4. 4 Fishhawk Falls Roaring · 58 cfs 98th percentile
  5. 5 Gnat Creek Falls Roaring · 58 cfs 98th percentile
  6. 6 University Falls Roaring · 15 cfs 91st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Columbia City (15 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.

Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

8.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Columbia City (39 waterfalls)

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

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
Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

22.8 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

All 52 Waterfalls Near Columbia City

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
Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

20.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Loowit Falls waterfall

Loowit Falls

39.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Latourell Falls waterfall

Upper Latourell Falls

20.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

21.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 70 ft
Curly Creek Falls waterfall

Curly Creek Falls

14.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Coopey Falls waterfall

Coopey Falls

21.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,500 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

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

Mist Falls

22.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahkeena Falls waterfall

Wahkeena Falls

22.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.2 miles 60 ft
Multnomah Falls waterfall

Multnomah Falls

27.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 870 ft

Barth Falls

32.4 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
Wiesendanger Falls waterfall

Wiesendanger Falls

14.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 700 ft
Rodney Falls waterfall

Rodney Falls

17 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 850 ft
Hardy Falls waterfall

Hardy Falls

24.1 miles away
Washington
Hard
7.5 miles 2,000 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Columbia City

Are there free waterfalls near Columbia City?

There are 33 free waterfalls near Columbia City, including Barth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Columbia City?

There are 15 easy waterfall hikes near Columbia City, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Columbia City?

There are 39 dog-friendly waterfalls near Columbia City, including Barth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Columbia City?

There are 40 kid-friendly waterfalls near Columbia City, including Barth Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Columbia City?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Columbia City, including Dougan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Columbia City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Columbia City is Barth Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Columbia City?

The tallest waterfall near Columbia City is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Columbia City require permits?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Columbia City require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Columbia City?

Yes, 37 waterfalls near Columbia City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Columbia City?

The closest waterfall to Columbia City is Marietta Falls, approximately 8.2 miles away.

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