Waterfall Hikes Near Mount Hood, OR

360 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
66 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mount Hood? There are 66 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mount Hood. 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 45.5339°N, -121.5662°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mount Hood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

64 of 66 gauged

42 of 64 waterfalls near Mount Hood are flowing strongly today

Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Castile Falls Strong Crooked Creek Falls Strong Celestial Falls Strong White River Falls Strong Celilo Falls (historical) Strong Coopey Falls Strong Horsetail Falls Strong Mist Falls Strong Multnomah Falls Strong Oneonta Falls Strong Wiesendanger Falls Strong Wahkeena Falls Strong Cushing Falls Moderate Eagle Creek Upper Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate 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 Hardy Falls Strong Rodney Falls Strong Shipherd Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Roaring Horseshoe Falls Strong Moulton Falls Strong Salmon Falls Strong Lancaster Falls Strong Punchbowl Falls Strong Warren Creek Falls Strong Wah Gwin Gwin Falls Strong Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Strong Lower Falls Strong Middle Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong 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 Mill Creek Falls Strong Ramona Falls Moderate Yocum Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate The Dalles (historical) Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Aft 64°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 65°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 67°F Chance Rain Showers then Areas Of Fog
Lab 67°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 78°F Sunny
Thu 77°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Mount Hood

Updated 38 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Horseshoe Falls Roaring · 19 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Mill Creek Falls Strong · 2 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 Celestial Falls Strong · 97 cfs 84th percentile
  4. 4 White River Falls Strong · 97 cfs 84th percentile
  5. 5 Celilo Falls (historical) Strong · 3940 cfs 83rd percentile
  6. 6 Rodney Falls Strong · 166 cfs 81st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mount Hood (15 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.

Wah Gwin Gwin Falls waterfall

Wah Gwin Gwin Falls

20 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mount Hood (50 waterfalls)

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

Punchbowl Falls waterfall

Punchbowl Falls

Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft
Tamanawas Falls waterfall

Tamanawas Falls

28.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.4 miles 580 ft
Wallalute Falls waterfall

Wallalute Falls

31.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Warren Creek Falls waterfall

Warren Creek Falls

8.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft

All 66 Waterfalls Near Mount Hood

Punchbowl Falls waterfall

Punchbowl Falls

Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft
Tamanawas Falls waterfall

Tamanawas Falls

28.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.4 miles 580 ft
Wah Gwin Gwin Falls waterfall

Wah Gwin Gwin Falls

20 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Wallalute Falls waterfall

Wallalute Falls

31.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Mill Creek Falls waterfall

Mill Creek Falls

12.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Warren Creek Falls waterfall

Warren Creek Falls

8.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Lancaster Falls waterfall

Lancaster Falls

8.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 600 ft
Sahale Falls waterfall

Sahale Falls

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

Umbrella Falls

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

Tunnel Falls

8.6 miles away
Oregon
Hard
12.0 miles 1,640 ft
Switchback Falls waterfall

Switchback Falls

22.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Ramona Falls waterfall

Ramona Falls

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

Loowit Falls

4.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Punch Bowl Falls waterfall

Punch Bowl Falls

3.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft
Metlako Falls waterfall

Metlako Falls

3.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Shipherd Falls waterfall

Shipherd Falls

6 miles away
Washington
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
The Dalles (historical) waterfall

The Dalles (historical)

1.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Yocum Falls waterfall

Yocum Falls

36.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mount Hood

Are there free waterfalls near Mount Hood?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Mount Hood, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Mount Hood?

There are 15 easy waterfall hikes near Mount Hood, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mount Hood?

There are 50 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mount Hood, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mount Hood?

There are 51 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mount Hood, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Mount Hood?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Mount Hood, including Dougan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mount Hood?

The shortest waterfall hike near Mount Hood is Bridal Veil Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Mount Hood?

The tallest waterfall near Mount Hood is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Mount Hood require permits?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Mount Hood require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mount Hood?

Yes, 66 waterfalls near Mount Hood have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mount Hood?

The closest waterfall to Mount Hood is Punchbowl Falls, approximately 6.3 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Mount Hood, Oregon

Mount Hood Fumaroles

Mount Hood Fumaroles

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Collins Hot Springs

Collins Hot Springs

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Swim Warm Springs

Swim Warm Springs

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St Martins Hot Springs

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Moffetts (Bonneville) Hot Springs

Moffetts (Bonneville) Hot Springs

22.8 mi 97°F

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Rock Creek Hot Springs

24.5 mi

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