Waterfall Hikes Near Johnson City, OR

430 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
85 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Johnson City? There are 85 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Johnson City. 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 45.4046°N, -122.5794°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Johnson City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

83 of 85 gauged

60 of 83 waterfalls near Johnson City are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Stout Creek Falls Strong Stasel Falls Strong Bonnie Falls Strong Jackson Falls Strong Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Moderate Painter Falls Moderate Coopey Falls Strong Horsetail Falls Strong Mist Falls Strong Multnomah Falls Strong Oneonta Falls Strong Wiesendanger Falls Strong Wahkeena Falls Strong Double Falls Roaring Drake Falls Roaring Drift Creek Falls Roaring Lower North Falls Roaring Lower Shellburg Falls Roaring Lower South Falls Roaring Middle North Falls Roaring North Falls Roaring Shellburg Falls Roaring Winter Falls Roaring Upper North Falls Roaring Twin Falls Roaring South Falls Roaring Eagle Creek Upper Falls Strong Middle Falls Strong The Falls Strong Elowah Falls Strong Metlako Falls Strong Moffett Falls Strong Punch Bowl Falls Strong Wahe Falls Strong Wahclella Falls Strong Tanner 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 Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Hardy Falls Strong Rodney Falls Strong Shipherd Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Lucia Falls Strong Moulton Falls Strong Salmon Falls Strong Kalama Falls Strong Washboard 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 Kalama River Falls Barely Flowing Marietta Falls Barely Flowing Pegleg Falls Strong Punchbowl Falls Strong Ramona Falls Strong Yocum Falls Strong Salmon Falls Roaring Sullivan Creek Falls Roaring Willamette Falls Roaring University Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Partly Sunny · 74°F

Tod 72°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 73°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 74°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Lab 74°F Partly Sunny Best
Tue 77°F Partly Sunny
Wed 85°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Johnson City

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lower North Falls Roaring · 1720 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Lower Shellburg Falls Roaring · 1720 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 Lower South Falls Roaring · 1720 cfs 93rd percentile
  4. 4 Middle North Falls Roaring · 1720 cfs 93rd percentile
  5. 5 North Falls Roaring · 1720 cfs 93rd percentile
  6. 6 Drift Creek Falls Roaring · 1720 cfs 93rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Johnson City (18 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.

Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

24.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Johnson City (67 waterfalls)

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

Upper Latourell Falls waterfall

Upper Latourell Falls

20.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

20.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Eagle Creek Upper Falls waterfall

Eagle Creek Upper Falls

26.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
6.5 miles 800 ft

All 85 Waterfalls Near Johnson City

Middle North Falls waterfall

Middle North Falls

15.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 200 ft
Lower North Falls waterfall

Lower North Falls

15.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Drake Falls waterfall

Drake Falls

15.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Multnomah Falls waterfall

Multnomah Falls

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

Winter Falls

15.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Wiesendanger Falls waterfall

Wiesendanger Falls

14.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 700 ft
Lower South Falls waterfall

Lower South Falls

14.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.9 miles 200 ft
Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

8.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft
South Falls waterfall

South Falls

17.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.1 miles 200 ft

Stout Creek Falls

27.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ayers Creek Falls

21.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

21.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft
Stasel Falls waterfall

Stasel Falls

21.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Drift Creek Falls waterfall

Drift Creek Falls

12.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.2 miles 540 ft
Oneonta Falls waterfall

Oneonta Falls

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

Shellburg Falls

20.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.8 miles 400 ft
Lower Shellburg Falls waterfall

Lower Shellburg Falls

23.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.8 miles 500 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

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

Dougan Falls

17.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Lee Falls

29.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Johnson City

Are there free waterfalls near Johnson City?

There are 40 free waterfalls near Johnson City, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Johnson City?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near Johnson City, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Johnson City?

There are 67 dog-friendly waterfalls near Johnson City, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Johnson City?

There are 67 kid-friendly waterfalls near Johnson City, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Johnson City?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Johnson City?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Johnson City?

The tallest waterfall near Johnson City is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Johnson City require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Johnson City?

Yes, 80 waterfalls near Johnson City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Johnson City?

The closest waterfall to Johnson City is Willamette Falls, approximately 4.4 miles away.

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