Waterfall Hikes Near Gearhart, OR

2,060 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gearhart? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Gearhart. 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 46.0289°N, -123.9173°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gearhart

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 18 gauged

14 of 17 waterfalls near Gearhart are flowing strongly today

Barth Falls Roaring Fishhawk Falls Roaring Gnat Creek Falls Roaring Youngs River Falls Roaring Beaver Falls Barely Flowing Chitwood Falls Strong Fisk Falls Strong Willapa Falls Strong Kilchis Falls Strong Little Falls Strong Nehalem Falls Strong North Fork Falls Strong Marietta Falls Moderate Munson Creek Falls Strong Wilson Falls Roaring University Falls Roaring

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 70°F

Aft 65°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 65°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 66°F Partly Sunny
Lab 64°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Tue 65°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Wed 70°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 67°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Gearhart

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Barth Falls Roaring · 58 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Fishhawk Falls Roaring · 58 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Youngs River Falls Roaring · 58 cfs 98th percentile
  4. 4 Gnat Creek Falls Roaring · 58 cfs 98th percentile
  5. 5 University Falls Roaring · 15 cfs 91st percentile
  6. 6 Wilson Falls Roaring · 143 cfs 91st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gearhart (4 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.

Youngs River Falls waterfall

Youngs River Falls

35 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Fishhawk Falls waterfall

Fishhawk Falls

31.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Gearhart (12 waterfalls)

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

Barth Falls

32.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

26.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Nehalem Falls waterfall

Nehalem Falls

21.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gnat Creek Falls waterfall

Gnat Creek Falls

11.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.4 miles 500 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Gearhart

Youngs River Falls waterfall

Youngs River Falls

35 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Barth Falls

32.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fishhawk Falls waterfall

Fishhawk Falls

31.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

26.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Nehalem Falls waterfall

Nehalem Falls

21.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gnat Creek Falls waterfall

Gnat Creek Falls

11.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.4 miles 500 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

22.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kilchis Falls

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

Wilson Falls

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

Beaver Falls

46 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Munson Creek Falls waterfall

Munson Creek Falls

13 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

29.6 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
Willapa Falls waterfall

Willapa Falls

16.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Marietta Falls

36.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Fisk Falls

35.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Ki-a-Kuts Falls waterfall

Ki-a-Kuts Falls

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

Chitwood Falls

20 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gearhart

Are there free waterfalls near Gearhart?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Gearhart, including Barth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Gearhart?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Gearhart, including Fishhawk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gearhart?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Gearhart, including Barth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gearhart?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Gearhart, including Barth Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Gearhart?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Gearhart, including Youngs River Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gearhart?

The shortest waterfall hike near Gearhart is Barth Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Gearhart?

The tallest waterfall near Gearhart is Munson Creek Falls at 319 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Gearhart?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Gearhart have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Gearhart?

The closest waterfall to Gearhart is Youngs River Falls, approximately 7.3 miles away.

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