Waterfall Hikes Near North Plains, OR

3,365 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
61 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near North Plains? There are 61 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of North Plains. 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 45.5974°N, -122.9948°W

Map of Waterfalls Near North Plains

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

59 of 61 gauged

26 of 59 waterfalls near North Plains are flowing strongly today

Beaver Falls Moderate 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 South Falls Strong Middle North Falls Strong Winter 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 Fishhawk Falls Roaring Gnat Creek Falls Roaring Haines Falls Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing Hardy Falls Strong Rodney Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Lucia Falls Strong Moulton Falls Strong Salmon Falls Strong Kilchis Falls Strong Little Falls Strong Nehalem Falls Strong North Fork Falls Strong Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Little Lee Falls Moderate Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Munson Creek Falls Strong Nenamusa Falls Strong Wilson Falls Strong Willamette Falls Roaring Washboard Falls Moderate University Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 86°F

Aft 72°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 73°F Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 75°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Lab 75°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 77°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Wed 86°F Sunny Best
Thu 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near North Plains

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Fishhawk Falls Roaring · 60 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Gnat Creek Falls Roaring · 60 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Willamette Falls Roaring · 278 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 University Falls Strong · 14 cfs 89th percentile
  5. 5 Nehalem Falls Strong · 147 cfs 88th percentile
  6. 6 North Fork Falls Strong · 147 cfs 88th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near North Plains (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.

University Falls waterfall

University Falls

31.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

29.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around North Plains (48 waterfalls)

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

Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

29.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 61 Waterfalls Near North Plains

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
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
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft
Gnat Creek Falls waterfall

Gnat Creek Falls

11.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.4 miles 500 ft
Drift Creek Falls waterfall

Drift Creek Falls

12.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.2 miles 540 ft

Washboard Falls

22.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Lower South Falls waterfall

Lower South Falls

14.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.9 miles 200 ft
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

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

Lower North Falls

15.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Double Falls waterfall

Double Falls

15.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
South Falls waterfall

South Falls

17.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.1 miles 200 ft
Drake Falls waterfall

Drake Falls

15.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Eagle Creek Upper Falls waterfall

Eagle Creek Upper Falls

26.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
6.5 miles 800 ft
Middle North Falls waterfall

Middle North Falls

15.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 200 ft
Winter Falls waterfall

Winter Falls

15.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near North Plains

Are there free waterfalls near North Plains?

There are 29 free waterfalls near North Plains, including Beaver Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near North Plains?

There are 15 easy waterfall hikes near North Plains, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in North Plains?

There are 48 dog-friendly waterfalls near North Plains, including Beaver Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near North Plains?

There are 48 kid-friendly waterfalls near North Plains, including Beaver Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near North Plains?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near North Plains, including Dougan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near North Plains?

The shortest waterfall hike near North Plains is Baker Creek Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near North Plains?

The tallest waterfall near North Plains is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near North Plains require permits?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near North Plains require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around North Plains?

Yes, 50 waterfalls near North Plains have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to North Plains?

The closest waterfall to North Plains is Jackson Falls, approximately 3.7 miles away.

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