Waterfall Hikes Near Nehalem, OR

269 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
25 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Nehalem? There are 25 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Nehalem. 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 45.7196°N, -123.8941°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Nehalem

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 25 gauged

19 of 24 waterfalls near Nehalem are flowing strongly today

Barth Falls Roaring Fishhawk Falls Roaring Gnat Creek Falls Roaring Youngs River Falls Roaring Bonnie Falls Strong Jackson Falls Strong Chitwood Falls Strong Gunaldo Falls Strong Echo Falls Roaring Euchre Falls Roaring Valsetz Falls Roaring Haines Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Kilchis Falls Strong Little Falls Strong Nehalem Falls Strong North Fork Falls Strong Little Lee Falls Moderate Munson Creek Falls Strong Nenamusa Falls Strong Wilson Falls Roaring University Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Partly Sunny · 67°F

Tod 67°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 68°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 69°F Partly Sunny
Lab 67°F Partly Sunny Best
Tue 71°F Partly Sunny
Wed 77°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 72°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Nehalem

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Barth Falls Roaring · 58 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Fishhawk Falls Roaring · 58 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Gnat Creek Falls Roaring · 58 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Youngs River Falls Roaring · 58 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Valsetz Falls Roaring · 329 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Echo Falls Roaring · 329 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Nehalem (5 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.

Youngs River Falls waterfall

Youngs River Falls

35 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Nehalem (13 waterfalls)

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

Nehalem Falls waterfall

Nehalem Falls

21.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

26.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Kilchis Falls

20.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 25 Waterfalls Near Nehalem

Nehalem Falls waterfall

Nehalem Falls

21.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

26.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

22.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kilchis Falls

20.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

22.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Youngs River Falls waterfall

Youngs River Falls

35 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Munson Creek Falls waterfall

Munson Creek Falls

13 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Fishhawk Falls waterfall

Fishhawk Falls

31.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

29.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Barth Falls

32.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
University Falls waterfall

University Falls

31.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Ki-a-Kuts Falls waterfall

Ki-a-Kuts Falls

24.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gunaldo Falls

25.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chitwood Falls waterfall

Chitwood Falls

20 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Nenamusa Falls

12.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Haines Falls

27.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gnat Creek Falls waterfall

Gnat Creek Falls

11.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.4 miles 500 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

29.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft

Little Lee Falls

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

Echo Falls

29 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Nehalem

Are there free waterfalls near Nehalem?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Nehalem, including Barth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Nehalem?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Nehalem, including Fishhawk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Nehalem?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Nehalem, including Barth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Nehalem?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Nehalem, including Barth Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Nehalem?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Nehalem, including Youngs River Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Nehalem?

The shortest waterfall hike near Nehalem is Baker Creek Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Nehalem?

The tallest waterfall near Nehalem is Munson Creek Falls at 319 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Nehalem?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Nehalem have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Nehalem?

The closest waterfall to Nehalem is Nehalem Falls, approximately 5.5 miles away.

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