Waterfall Hikes Near Milwaukie, OR

21,195 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
84 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Milwaukie? There are 84 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Milwaukie. 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 45.4445°N, -122.6219°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Milwaukie

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

82 of 84 gauged

38 of 82 waterfalls near Milwaukie are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Aft 71°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 73°F Patchy Fog
Sun 73°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Lab 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 77°F Partly Sunny
Wed 84°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Milwaukie

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Willamette Falls Roaring · 285 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Sullivan Creek Falls Roaring · 1580 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Salmon Falls Roaring · 1580 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 University Falls Strong · 14 cfs 89th percentile
  5. 5 Lower North Falls Strong · 1710 cfs 87th percentile
  6. 6 Lower Shellburg Falls Strong · 1710 cfs 87th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Milwaukie (17 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 Milwaukie (65 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

All 84 Waterfalls Near Milwaukie

Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

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

The Falls

19.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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
Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

42.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft
Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

3.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

21.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 70 ft
Coopey Falls waterfall

Coopey Falls

21.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,500 ft
Eagle Creek Upper Falls waterfall

Eagle Creek Upper Falls

26.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
6.5 miles 800 ft
Lucia Falls waterfall

Lucia Falls

6.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

14.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

22.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahkeena Falls waterfall

Wahkeena Falls

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

North Falls

27.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Little Lee Falls

29.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Abiqua Falls waterfall

Abiqua Falls

19.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Upper North Falls waterfall

Upper North Falls

0.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Multnomah Falls waterfall

Multnomah Falls

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

Double Falls

15.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Milwaukie

Are there free waterfalls near Milwaukie?

There are 38 free waterfalls near Milwaukie, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Milwaukie?

There are 17 easy waterfall hikes near Milwaukie, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Milwaukie?

There are 65 dog-friendly waterfalls near Milwaukie, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Milwaukie?

There are 65 kid-friendly waterfalls near Milwaukie, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Milwaukie?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Milwaukie?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Milwaukie?

The tallest waterfall near Milwaukie is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Milwaukie require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Milwaukie?

Yes, 79 waterfalls near Milwaukie have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Milwaukie?

The closest waterfall to Milwaukie is Willamette Falls, approximately 4.6 miles away.

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