Waterfall Hikes Near Elkton, OR

146 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Elkton? There are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Elkton. 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 43.6378°N, -123.5687°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Elkton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 40 gauged

24 of 40 waterfalls near Elkton are flowing strongly today

Alsea Falls Roaring Green Peak Falls Roaring Beaver Creek Falls Roaring Sweet Creek Falls Roaring Cascade Falls Roaring Fall Creek Falls Roaring Cavitt Falls Roaring Emile Falls Strong Little Falls Strong Grave Creek Falls Roaring Grouse Mountain Falls Low Lower Parker Falls Low Upper Parker Falls Low Smith Falls Low Laverne Falls Roaring Middle Creek Falls Roaring Lost Creek Falls Roaring Lower Kentucky Falls Roaring North Fork Falls Roaring Upper Kentucky Falls Roaring The Horn Roaring Lower Trestle Creek Falls Low Moonfalls Low Pinard Falls Low Upper Trestle Creek Falls Low Spirit Falls Low Platinum Falls Strong Shadow Falls Strong Wolf Creek Falls Strong Susan Creek Falls Strong Siuslaw Falls Roaring Smith River Falls Roaring Wildwood Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Tod 66°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 72°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 72°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 82°F Sunny
Thu 81°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Elkton

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Upper Kentucky Falls Roaring · 293 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Cascade Falls Roaring · 504 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Siuslaw Falls Roaring · 24 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Fall Creek Falls Roaring · 504 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 The Horn Roaring · 293 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 North Fork Falls Roaring · 293 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Elkton (11 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.

Golden Falls waterfall

Golden Falls

19.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Elkton (32 waterfalls)

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

Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

14.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Siuslaw Falls waterfall

Siuslaw Falls

25.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

19.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Elkton

Laverne Falls waterfall

Laverne Falls

26.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Lower Trestle Creek Falls waterfall CC

Lower Trestle Creek Falls

20.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.4 miles 600 ft
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

29.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Upper Trestle Creek Falls waterfall

Upper Trestle Creek Falls

20.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.5 miles 800 ft
Smith Falls waterfall

Smith Falls

22.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Parker Falls

11.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.2 miles 300 ft

Upper Parker Falls

23 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Susan Creek Falls waterfall

Susan Creek Falls

31.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

16.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Grouse Mountain Falls

25.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

Pinard Falls

19 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

47.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Moonfalls waterfall

Moonfalls

17.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

23.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cavitt Falls waterfall

Cavitt Falls

3.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wolf Creek Falls waterfall

Wolf Creek Falls

35.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft
Grave Creek Falls waterfall

Grave Creek Falls

1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shadow Falls waterfall

Shadow Falls

12.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Emile Falls

33.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.8 miles 400 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

29.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Elkton

Are there free waterfalls near Elkton?

There are 26 free waterfalls near Elkton, including Cascade Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Elkton?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Elkton, including Alsea Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Elkton?

There are 32 dog-friendly waterfalls near Elkton, including Alsea Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Elkton?

There are 32 kid-friendly waterfalls near Elkton, including Alsea Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Elkton?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Elkton, including Alsea Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Elkton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Elkton is Alsea Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Elkton?

The tallest waterfall near Elkton is Silver Falls at 177 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Elkton require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Elkton requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Elkton?

Yes, 39 waterfalls near Elkton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Elkton?

The closest waterfall to Elkton is Platinum Falls, approximately 15.9 miles away.

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