Waterfall Hikes Near Gardiner, OR

278 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gardiner? There are 23 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Gardiner. 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 43.7327°N, -124.1068°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gardiner

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

15 of 23 waterfalls near Gardiner are flowing strongly today

Beaver Creek Falls Strong Sweet Creek Falls Strong Cascade Falls Strong Fall Creek Falls Strong Elk Creek Falls Strong Estelle Falls Low Golden Falls Low Henrys Falls Low Hewett Falls Low Pidgeon Falls Low Silver Falls Low Stulls Falls Low Laverne Falls Roaring Middle Creek Falls Roaring Lost Creek Falls Strong Lower Kentucky Falls Strong North Fork Falls Strong Upper Kentucky Falls Strong The Horn Strong Martin Falls Moderate Platinum Falls Roaring Siuslaw Falls Roaring Smith River Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 68°F

Aft 68°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 66°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Lab 70°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 75°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 78°F Sunny
Thu 75°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 68°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Gardiner

Updated 30 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Smith River Falls Roaring · 42 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Siuslaw Falls Roaring · 42 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Platinum Falls Roaring · 1010 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Middle Creek Falls Roaring · 61 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Laverne Falls Roaring · 61 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Sweet Creek Falls Strong · 553 cfs 89th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gardiner (7 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.

Stulls Falls waterfall

Stulls Falls

15.5 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Sweet Creek Falls waterfall

Sweet Creek Falls

19.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.2 miles 250 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Gardiner (16 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

Estelle Falls

15.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Gardiner

Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

47.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Martin Falls

37.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Elk Creek Falls waterfall

Elk Creek Falls

48.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gardiner

Are there free waterfalls near Gardiner?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Gardiner, including Cascade Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Gardiner?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Gardiner, including Elk Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gardiner?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Gardiner, including Beaver Creek Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gardiner?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Gardiner, including Beaver Creek Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Gardiner?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Gardiner, including Siuslaw Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gardiner?

The shortest waterfall hike near Gardiner is Beaver Creek Falls at 1.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Gardiner?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Gardiner?

Yes, 22 waterfalls near Gardiner have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Gardiner?

The closest waterfall to Gardiner is Smith River Falls, approximately 14.9 miles away.

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