Waterfall Hikes Near La Grande, WA

219 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
59 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near La Grande? There are 59 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of La Grande. 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 46.8199°N, -122.2962°W

Map of Waterfalls Near La Grande

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

59 of 59 gauged

7 of 59 waterfalls near La Grande are flowing strongly today

Affi Falls Moderate Alice Falls Moderate Cress Falls Moderate Garda Falls Moderate Van Horn Falls Moderate Basaltic Falls Barely Flowing Carter Falls Barely Flowing Christine Falls Barely Flowing Clear Creek Falls Barely Flowing Comet Falls Barely Flowing Cougar Falls Barely Flowing Fairy Falls Barely Flowing Fish Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Grant Purcell Falls Barely Flowing Jennings Falls Barely Flowing Madcap Falls Barely Flowing Maple Falls Barely Flowing Margaret Falls Barely Flowing Marie Falls Barely Flowing Martha Falls Barely Flowing Mary Belle Falls Barely Flowing Nahunta Falls Barely Flowing Narada Falls Barely Flowing Saint Johns Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Wauhaukaupauken Falls Barely Flowing Washington Cascades Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Trixie Falls Barely Flowing Tato Falls Barely Flowing Sylvia Falls Barely Flowing Sunbeam Falls Barely Flowing Stafford Falls Barely Flowing Sluiskin Falls Barely Flowing Cataract Falls Barely Flowing Denman Falls Barely Flowing Ethania Falls Barely Flowing Giant Falls Barely Flowing Larrupin Falls Barely Flowing Pearl Falls Barely Flowing Spray Falls Barely Flowing Cedar Creek Falls Strong Chenuis Falls Barely Flowing Ipsut Falls Barely Flowing Ranger Falls Barely Flowing Cowlitz Falls Moderate Harmony Falls Moderate Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Strong Kalama Falls Moderate Washboard Falls Moderate Kennedy Falls Strong Little Mashel Falls Moderate Loowit Falls Strong Paradise Falls Strong Mima Falls Roaring Wildcat Falls Moderate Victor Falls Barely Flowing Union Creek Falls Strong

Updated 30 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 70°F

Tod 67°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 68°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 71°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Lab 70°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 71°F Partly Sunny
Wed 76°F Sunny
Thu 75°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near La Grande

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mima Falls Roaring · 317 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Cedar Creek Falls Strong · 414 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 Union Creek Falls Strong · 40 cfs 88th percentile
  4. 4 Kennedy Falls Strong · 35 cfs 81st percentile
  5. 5 Paradise Falls Strong · 140 cfs 79th percentile
  6. 6 Loowit Falls Strong · 140 cfs 79th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near La Grande (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around La Grande (23 waterfalls)

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

Little Mashel Falls waterfall

Little Mashel Falls

13.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft

Wildcat Falls

13.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

21 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denman Falls waterfall

Denman Falls

34.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

All 59 Waterfalls Near La Grande

Fairy Falls waterfall

Fairy Falls

35.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.5 miles 700 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

28.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Ranger Falls waterfall

Ranger Falls

24.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Sunbeam Falls waterfall

Sunbeam Falls

36.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ipsut Falls waterfall

Ipsut Falls

26.5 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Margaret Falls waterfall

Margaret Falls

36.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Trixie Falls waterfall

Trixie Falls

36.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chenuis Falls waterfall

Chenuis Falls

25 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
8.4 miles 300 ft
Basaltic Falls waterfall

Basaltic Falls

37.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Martha Falls waterfall

Martha Falls

37.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Wauhaukaupauken Falls waterfall

Wauhaukaupauken Falls

36.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Alice Falls waterfall

Alice Falls

28.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mary Belle Falls waterfall

Mary Belle Falls

37.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

37.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft
Cress Falls waterfall

Cress Falls

34.1 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Marie Falls waterfall

Marie Falls

45.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sylvia Falls waterfall

Sylvia Falls

2.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Garda Falls waterfall

Garda Falls

24.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

46.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Saint Johns Falls waterfall

Saint Johns Falls

43.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near La Grande

Are there free waterfalls near La Grande?

There are 15 free waterfalls near La Grande, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near La Grande?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near La Grande, including Cedar Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in La Grande?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near La Grande, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near La Grande?

There are 37 kid-friendly waterfalls near La Grande, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near La Grande?

The shortest waterfall hike near La Grande is Affi Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near La Grande?

The tallest waterfall near La Grande is Spray Falls at 354 feet.

Do any waterfalls near La Grande require permits?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near La Grande require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around La Grande?

Yes, 55 waterfalls near La Grande have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to La Grande?

The closest waterfall to La Grande is Little Mashel Falls, approximately 2.4 miles away.

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