Waterfall Hikes Near Estacada, OR

4,619 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
86 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Estacada is a Clackamas River town, and its falls fan out in more than one direction. Upriver, Eagle Creek Upper Falls runs 6.5 miles round trip with 800 feet of climbing through Mount Hood National Forest country. Middle Falls is the local hot day pick, 3.5 easy miles to a swimming hole, dogs allowed. The Gorge lies about an hour north for Latourell's 224 feet and Bridal Veil's easy half mile. Eighty six falls land inside the radius, more than most people expect from a timber town this small.

Located at 45.2986°N, -122.3337°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Estacada

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

85 of 86 gauged

43 of 85 waterfalls near Estacada are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Stout Creek Falls Strong Stasel Falls Strong Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Moderate Painter Falls Moderate Coopey Falls Moderate Horsetail Falls Moderate Mist Falls Moderate Multnomah Falls Moderate Oneonta Falls Moderate Wiesendanger Falls Moderate Wahkeena Falls Moderate Double Falls Strong Drake Falls Strong Drift Creek Falls Strong Lower North Falls Strong Lower Shellburg Falls Strong Lower South Falls Strong Middle North Falls Strong North Falls Strong Shellburg Falls Strong Winter Falls Strong Upper North Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong South Falls Strong Eagle Creek Upper Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate Elowah Falls Moderate Metlako Falls Moderate Moffett Falls Moderate Punch Bowl Falls Moderate Wahe Falls Moderate Wahclella Falls Moderate Tanner Creek Falls Moderate Falls 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 Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing 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 Moderate Washboard Falls Moderate Lancaster Falls Strong Punchbowl Falls Strong Warren Creek Falls Strong Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Little Lee Falls Moderate 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 Lower Soda Falls Strong Moose Creek Falls Strong Upper Soda Falls Strong McNabb Falls Strong Pegleg Falls Strong Ramona Falls Moderate Yocum Falls Moderate Salmon Falls Roaring Sullivan Creek Falls Roaring Willamette Falls Roaring

Updated 8 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Partly Sunny · 74°F

Aft 67°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 69°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 69°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 70°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Tue 74°F Partly Sunny Best
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 79°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Estacada

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 Sullivan Creek Falls Roaring · 1570 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Salmon Falls Roaring · 1570 cfs 98th percentile
  4. 4 Falls Creek Falls Strong · 224 cfs 89th percentile
  5. 5 Abiqua Falls Strong · 31 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 Butte Creek Falls Strong · 31 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Estacada (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.

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft
24.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Estacada (69 waterfalls)

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

26.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
6.5 miles 800 ft
20.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
20.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft

All 86 Waterfalls Near Estacada

19.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
22.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft
26.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
6.5 miles 800 ft
24.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
20.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
20.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
21.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 70 ft
21.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,500 ft
29.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
29.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 350 ft
29.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
37.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.0 miles 400 ft
22.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
22.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.2 miles 60 ft
35.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.8 miles 200 ft
36.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
27.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 870 ft
27.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
14.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 700 ft
27.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Estacada

Are there free waterfalls near Estacada?

There are 41 free waterfalls near Estacada, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Estacada?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Estacada?

There are 69 dog-friendly waterfalls near Estacada, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Estacada?

There are 69 kid-friendly waterfalls near Estacada, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Estacada?

There are 7 waterfalls that allow swimming near Estacada, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Estacada?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Estacada?

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

Do any waterfalls near Estacada require permits?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Estacada require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Estacada?

Yes, 84 waterfalls near Estacada have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Estacada?

The closest waterfall to Estacada is The Falls, approximately 2.6 miles away.

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