Waterfall Hikes Near Melrose, OR

797 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
42 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Melrose? There are 42 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Melrose. 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 43.2529°N, -123.4574°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Melrose

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

42 of 42 gauged

32 of 42 waterfalls near Melrose are flowing strongly today

Campbell Falls Strong South Umpqua Falls Strong Cavitt Falls Roaring Clover Falls Strong Emile Falls Strong Grotto Falls Strong Hemlock Falls Strong Little Falls Strong Yakso Falls Strong Steamboat Falls Strong Deer Lick Falls Moderate Elk Creek Falls Strong Grave Creek Falls Roaring Kelsey Falls (historical) Roaring Lower Black Bar Falls Roaring Rainie Falls Roaring Upper Black Bar Falls Roaring Laverne Falls Roaring Middle Creek Falls Roaring Lost Creek Falls Roaring Lower Kentucky Falls Roaring North Fork Falls Roaring Upper Kentucky Falls Roaring Platinum Falls Strong Shadow Falls Strong Wolf Creek Falls Strong Susan Creek Falls Strong Siuslaw Falls Roaring Smith River Falls Roaring Wildwood Falls Strong Whitehorse Falls Strong Watson Falls Moderate Toketee Falls Moderate Taylor Creek Falls Strong Stair Creek Falls Strong

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Tod 68°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 69°F Chance Light Rain
Lab 78°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 80°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 85°F Sunny
Thu 83°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Melrose

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Smith River Falls Roaring · 24 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Upper Kentucky Falls Roaring · 293 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Siuslaw Falls Roaring · 24 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 North Fork Falls Roaring · 293 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Middle Creek Falls Roaring · 32 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Lower Kentucky Falls Roaring · 293 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Melrose (13 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.

Wolf Creek Falls waterfall

Wolf Creek Falls

35.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft
Laverne Falls waterfall

Laverne Falls

26.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Melrose (32 waterfalls)

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

Lost Creek Falls waterfall

Lost Creek Falls

44.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cavitt Falls waterfall

Cavitt Falls

3.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shadow Falls waterfall

Shadow Falls

12.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 42 Waterfalls Near Melrose

Lost Creek Falls waterfall

Lost Creek Falls

44.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cavitt Falls waterfall

Cavitt Falls

3.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wolf Creek Falls waterfall

Wolf Creek Falls

35.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft
Laverne Falls waterfall

Laverne Falls

26.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

29.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Shadow Falls waterfall

Shadow Falls

12.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Emile Falls

33.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.8 miles 400 ft
Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

32.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Susan Creek Falls waterfall

Susan Creek Falls

31.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Hewett Falls

21.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Golden Falls waterfall

Golden Falls

19.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Platinum Falls waterfall

Platinum Falls

Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

19.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

33.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Yakso Falls waterfall

Yakso Falls

34.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Siuslaw Falls waterfall

Siuslaw Falls

25.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clover Falls waterfall

Clover Falls

39.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft
Henrys Falls waterfall

Henrys Falls

15.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grave Creek Falls waterfall

Grave Creek Falls

1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stulls Falls waterfall

Stulls Falls

15.5 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Melrose

Are there free waterfalls near Melrose?

There are 28 free waterfalls near Melrose, including Campbell Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Melrose?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Melrose, including Campbell Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Melrose?

There are 32 dog-friendly waterfalls near Melrose, including Campbell Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Melrose?

There are 32 kid-friendly waterfalls near Melrose, including Campbell Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Melrose?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Melrose, including Cavitt Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Melrose?

The shortest waterfall hike near Melrose is Campbell Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Melrose?

The tallest waterfall near Melrose is Watson Falls at 272 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Melrose require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Melrose requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Melrose?

Yes, 41 waterfalls near Melrose have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Melrose?

The closest waterfall to Melrose is Lost Creek Falls, approximately 16.3 miles away.

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