Waterfall Hikes Near Durham, OR

1,860 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
82 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Durham? There are 82 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Durham. 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 45.3941°N, -122.7580°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Durham

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

80 of 82 gauged

56 of 80 waterfalls near Durham are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Stout Creek Falls Strong Stasel Falls Strong Bonnie Falls Moderate Jackson Falls Moderate 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 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 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 Haines Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Hardy Falls Strong Rodney Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Lucia Falls Strong Moulton Falls Strong Salmon Falls Strong Kilchis Falls Strong Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Little Lee Falls Moderate Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Wallalute Falls Barely Flowing Umbrella Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Tamanawas Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Munson Creek Falls Strong Nenamusa Falls Strong Pegleg Falls Moderate Ramona Falls Moderate Yocum Falls Moderate Salmon Falls Roaring Sullivan Creek Falls Roaring Wilson Falls Roaring Willamette Falls Roaring Washboard Falls Strong University Falls Roaring

Updated 30 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Tod 72°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 74°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Sun 76°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Lab 77°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 78°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Wed 84°F Sunny
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Durham

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Sullivan Creek Falls Roaring · 1570 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Salmon Falls Roaring · 1570 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Lower North Falls Roaring · 1720 cfs 93rd percentile
  4. 4 Lower Shellburg Falls Roaring · 1720 cfs 93rd percentile
  5. 5 Lower South Falls Roaring · 1720 cfs 93rd percentile
  6. 6 Middle North Falls Roaring · 1720 cfs 93rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Durham (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.

Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

24.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

29.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft

All 82 Waterfalls Near Durham

Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

24.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

42.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

19.5 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
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft
Drift Creek Falls waterfall

Drift Creek Falls

12.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.2 miles 540 ft

Haines Falls

27.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower South Falls waterfall

Lower South Falls

14.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.9 miles 200 ft
Lower North Falls waterfall

Lower North Falls

15.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Double Falls waterfall

Double Falls

15.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
South Falls waterfall

South Falls

17.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.1 miles 200 ft
Upper Latourell Falls waterfall

Upper Latourell Falls

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

Drake Falls

15.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Eagle Creek Upper Falls waterfall

Eagle Creek Upper Falls

26.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
6.5 miles 800 ft
Middle North Falls waterfall

Middle North Falls

15.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 200 ft
Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

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

Winter Falls

15.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

15.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.5 miles 700 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Durham

Are there free waterfalls near Durham?

There are 38 free waterfalls near Durham, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Durham?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Durham?

There are 63 dog-friendly waterfalls near Durham, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Durham?

There are 63 kid-friendly waterfalls near Durham, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Durham?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Durham, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Durham?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Durham?

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

Do any waterfalls near Durham require permits?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Durham require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Durham?

Yes, 77 waterfalls near Durham have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Durham?

The closest waterfall to Durham is Willamette Falls, approximately 7.8 miles away.

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Moffetts (Bonneville) Hot Springs

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46.6 mi 97°F

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Bagby Hot Springs

Bagby Hot Springs

47.1 mi 136°F

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Swim Warm Springs

48.3 mi 79°F

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Austin Hot Springs

Austin Hot Springs

49.9 mi 186°F

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51.2 mi

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St Martins Hot Springs

56.8 mi 120°F

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