Waterfall Hikes Near Cornelius, OR

13,245 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
56 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cornelius? There are 56 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cornelius. 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 45.5188°N, -123.0510°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cornelius

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

54 of 56 gauged

43 of 54 waterfalls near Cornelius are flowing strongly today

Beaver Falls Barely Flowing Bonnie Falls Strong Jackson Falls Strong Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Coopey Falls Strong Horsetail Falls Strong Mist Falls Strong Multnomah Falls Strong Oneonta Falls Strong Wiesendanger Falls Strong Wahkeena Falls Strong Double Falls Roaring Drake Falls Roaring Drift Creek Falls Roaring Lower North Falls Roaring Lower South Falls Roaring Middle North Falls Roaring North 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 Elowah Falls Strong Fishhawk Falls Roaring Gnat Creek Falls Roaring Haines Falls Strong Lee Falls Strong Hardy Falls Strong Rodney Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Lucia Falls Strong Moulton Falls Strong Salmon Falls Strong Kilchis Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring Nehalem Falls Roaring North Fork Falls Roaring Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Little Lee Falls Moderate Lower Kalama River Falls Barely Flowing Marietta Falls Barely Flowing Munson Creek Falls Strong Nenamusa Falls Strong Wilson Falls Strong Willamette Falls Strong University Falls Roaring

Updated 28 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 76°F

Tod 72°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 73°F Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 76°F Partly Sunny
Lab 76°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 78°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Wed 83°F Sunny
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Cornelius

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Gnat Creek Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Fishhawk Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 South Falls Roaring · 1720 cfs 94th percentile
  4. 4 Twin Falls Roaring · 1720 cfs 94th percentile
  5. 5 University Falls Roaring · 16 cfs 94th percentile
  6. 6 Upper North Falls Roaring · 1720 cfs 94th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cornelius (14 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
University Falls waterfall

University Falls

31.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft

All 56 Waterfalls Near Cornelius

Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

42.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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
Ki-a-Kuts Falls waterfall

Ki-a-Kuts Falls

24.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
University Falls waterfall

University Falls

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

Bonnie Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

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

Wilson Falls

22.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Baker Creek Falls waterfall

Baker Creek Falls

35.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

24.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Kilchis Falls

20.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

46 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Latourell Falls waterfall

Upper Latourell Falls

20.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

20.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft

Nenamusa Falls

12.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Marietta Falls

36.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Munson Creek Falls waterfall

Munson Creek Falls

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

Little Falls

22.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

35.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cornelius

Are there free waterfalls near Cornelius?

There are 29 free waterfalls near Cornelius, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cornelius?

There are 14 easy waterfall hikes near Cornelius, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cornelius?

There are 44 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cornelius, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cornelius?

There are 45 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cornelius, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cornelius?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cornelius, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cornelius?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Cornelius?

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

Do any waterfalls near Cornelius require permits?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Cornelius require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cornelius?

Yes, 46 waterfalls near Cornelius have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cornelius?

The closest waterfall to Cornelius is Jackson Falls, approximately 9.9 miles away.

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