Waterfall Hikes Near Molalla, OR

10,147 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
78 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Molalla? There are 78 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Molalla. 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 45.1502°N, -122.5845°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Molalla

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

77 of 78 gauged

61 of 77 waterfalls near Molalla 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 Moffett 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 Strong Lee Falls Strong Hardy Falls Strong Rodney Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Lucia Falls Strong Moulton Falls Strong Salmon Falls Strong Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Little Lee Falls Moderate Lower Kalama River Falls Barely Flowing Lower Soda Falls Strong Moose Creek Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Upper Soda Falls Strong McNabb Falls Strong Nenamusa Falls Strong Pegleg Falls Strong Ramona Falls Strong Yocum Falls Strong Sahale Falls Barely Flowing Umbrella Falls Barely Flowing Switchback Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Roaring Sullivan Creek Falls Roaring Willamette Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Tod 70°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 72°F Patchy Fog
Sun 74°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 74°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Tue 77°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 82°F Sunny
Thu 79°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Molalla

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Sullivan Creek Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Salmon Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Lower North Falls Roaring · 1720 cfs 94th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Shellburg Falls Roaring · 1720 cfs 94th percentile
  5. 5 Lower South Falls Roaring · 1720 cfs 94th percentile
  6. 6 Middle North Falls Roaring · 1720 cfs 94th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Molalla (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.

Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

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

Willamette Falls

24.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Butte Creek Falls waterfall

Butte Creek Falls

21.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.1 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Molalla (60 waterfalls)

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

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
North Falls waterfall

North Falls

27.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 78 Waterfalls Near Molalla

Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

29.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft
Ramona Falls waterfall

Ramona Falls

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

McNabb Falls

45.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Haines Falls

27.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Switchback Falls waterfall

Switchback Falls

22.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft

Nenamusa Falls

12.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Elowah Falls waterfall

Elowah Falls

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

Umbrella Falls

31.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Hardy Falls waterfall

Hardy Falls

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

Sahale Falls

30.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Rodney Falls waterfall

Rodney Falls

17 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 850 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

35.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moffett Falls waterfall

Moffett Falls

6.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wahe Falls

6.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ki-a-Kuts Falls waterfall

Ki-a-Kuts Falls

24.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tanner Creek Falls waterfall

Tanner Creek Falls

6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft
Wahclella Falls waterfall

Wahclella Falls

6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Molalla

Are there free waterfalls near Molalla?

There are 39 free waterfalls near Molalla, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Molalla?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Molalla?

There are 60 dog-friendly waterfalls near Molalla, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Molalla?

There are 61 kid-friendly waterfalls near Molalla, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Molalla?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Molalla, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Molalla?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Molalla?

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

Do any waterfalls near Molalla require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Molalla?

Yes, 75 waterfalls near Molalla have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Molalla?

The closest waterfall to Molalla is Fall Creek Falls, approximately 10.8 miles away.

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