Waterfall Hikes Near Hood River, OR

8,292 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
69 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hood River? There are 69 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hood River. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 45.7092°N, -121.5260°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hood River

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

67 of 69 gauged

40 of 67 waterfalls near Hood River are flowing strongly today

Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Castile Falls Strong Crooked Creek Falls Strong Celestial Falls Strong White River Falls Strong Celilo Falls (historical) Strong Coopey Falls Strong Horsetail Falls Strong Mist Falls Strong Multnomah Falls Strong Oneonta Falls Strong Wiesendanger Falls Strong Wahkeena Falls Strong Curly Creek Falls Strong Falls Creek Falls Strong Langfield Falls Strong Cushing Falls Moderate Eagle Creek Upper 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 Final Falls Strong Frustration Falls Strong Hideaway Falls Strong Little Niagara Falls Strong Vanishing Falls Strong Stein Falls Strong Split Falls Strong Fish Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Grant Purcell Falls Barely Flowing Jennings Falls Barely Flowing Hardy Falls Strong Rodney Falls Strong Shipherd Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Lucia Falls Strong Moulton Falls Strong Salmon Falls Strong Lancaster Falls Strong Punchbowl Falls Strong Warren Creek Falls Strong Wah Gwin Gwin Falls Strong Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Strong Lower Falls Strong Middle Falls Strong Paradise Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong 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 Mill Creek Falls Strong Ramona Falls Moderate Yocum Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Tumwater Falls Roaring The Dalles (historical) Moderate

Updated 30 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Tod 71°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 70°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 71°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 71°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 77°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 81°F Sunny
Thu 80°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Hood River

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Tumwater Falls Roaring · 19 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Mill Creek Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 92nd percentile
  3. 3 Curly Creek Falls Strong · 224 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Langfield Falls Strong · 224 cfs 89th percentile
  5. 5 Falls Creek Falls Strong · 224 cfs 89th percentile
  6. 6 Celestial Falls Strong · 97 cfs 84th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hood River (14 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.

Wah Gwin Gwin Falls waterfall

Wah Gwin Gwin Falls

20 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hood River (53 waterfalls)

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

Warren Creek Falls waterfall

Warren Creek Falls

8.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Lancaster Falls waterfall

Lancaster Falls

8.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 600 ft
Punchbowl Falls waterfall

Punchbowl Falls

Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft
Shipherd Falls waterfall

Shipherd Falls

6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 69 Waterfalls Near Hood River

Hardy Falls waterfall

Hardy Falls

24.1 miles away
Washington
Hard
7.5 miles 2,000 ft
Umbrella Falls waterfall

Umbrella Falls

31.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Crooked Creek Falls waterfall

Crooked Creek Falls

43.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Elowah Falls waterfall

Elowah Falls

8.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 280 ft
Switchback Falls waterfall

Switchback Falls

22.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Celilo Falls (historical) waterfall

Celilo Falls (historical)

9.2 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Falls Creek Falls waterfall

Falls Creek Falls

11.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.4 miles 750 ft
Ramona Falls waterfall

Ramona Falls

30.8 miles away
Oregon
Hard
7.0 miles 800 ft
Langfield Falls waterfall

Langfield Falls

38 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dougan Falls waterfall

Dougan Falls

17.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

12.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft
Oneonta Falls waterfall

Oneonta Falls

12.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Outlet Falls waterfall

Outlet Falls

37.8 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

33.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft
Yocum Falls waterfall

Yocum Falls

36.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wiesendanger Falls waterfall

Wiesendanger Falls

14.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 700 ft
Multnomah Falls waterfall

Multnomah Falls

27.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 870 ft
Wahkeena Falls waterfall

Wahkeena Falls

22.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.2 miles 60 ft
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

22.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Niagara Falls waterfall

Little Niagara Falls

3.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hood River

Are there free waterfalls near Hood River?

There are 26 free waterfalls near Hood River, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hood River?

There are 14 easy waterfall hikes near Hood River, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hood River?

There are 53 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hood River, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hood River?

There are 54 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hood River, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hood River?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Hood River, including Dougan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hood River?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hood River is Bridal Veil Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hood River?

The tallest waterfall near Hood River is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Hood River require permits?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Hood River require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hood River?

Yes, 69 waterfalls near Hood River have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hood River?

The closest waterfall to Hood River is Wah Gwin Gwin Falls, approximately 1.3 miles away.

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