Waterfall Hikes Near Portland, OR

2,095,808 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
85 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Eighty five falls sit in reach of Portland, and the Gorge holds the famous ones. Latourell drops 224 feet twenty-odd minutes east; looping past it and the upper falls takes 2.4 miles with roughly 620 feet of up. Bridal Veil gives its 120 feet for a half mile stroll. Willamette Falls, a forty foot horseshoe of river at Oregon City, needs no boots at all. Across the Columbia, Lucia Falls loops a flat half mile that dogs approve of. Coopey rewards the ambitious, 4.8 miles and 1,500 feet of climb.

Located at 45.5371°N, -122.6500°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Portland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

83 of 85 gauged

47 of 83 waterfalls near Portland are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Stout Creek Falls Strong Stasel Falls Strong Beaver Falls Moderate Bonnie Falls Moderate Jackson Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cedar Creek Falls Strong Coopey Falls Strong Horsetail Falls Strong Mist Falls Strong Multnomah Falls Strong Oneonta Falls Strong Wiesendanger Falls Strong Wahkeena Falls Strong 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 Moderate Lee Falls Moderate 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 Kilchis Falls Strong Lancaster Falls Strong Punchbowl Falls Strong Warren Creek Falls Strong Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Little Lee Falls Moderate Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Wallalute Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Pegleg Falls Moderate Ramona Falls Moderate Yocum Falls Moderate Salmon Falls Roaring Wilson Falls Strong Willamette Falls Roaring University Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Aft 71°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 72°F Patchy Fog
Sun 73°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Lab 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 76°F Partly Sunny
Wed 83°F Sunny
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Portland

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Willamette Falls Roaring · 278 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Salmon Falls Roaring · 1570 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 University Falls Roaring · 15 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Falls Creek Falls Strong · 224 cfs 89th percentile
  5. 5 Cedar Creek Falls Strong · 414 cfs 89th percentile
  6. 6 Kilchis Falls Strong · 147 cfs 88th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Portland (18 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
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

21.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 70 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Portland (68 waterfalls)

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

Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

20.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Upper Latourell Falls waterfall

Upper Latourell Falls

20.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft

All 85 Waterfalls Near Portland

Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft

Little Lee Falls

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

Lee Falls

29.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft

Marietta Falls

36.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Elowah Falls waterfall

Elowah Falls

8.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 280 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
Drake Falls waterfall

Drake Falls

15.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft

Haines Falls

27.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Hardy Falls waterfall

Hardy Falls

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

Rodney Falls

17 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 850 ft
Winter Falls waterfall

Winter Falls

15.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Lower South Falls waterfall

Lower South Falls

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

Twin Falls

15.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.5 miles 700 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

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

South Falls

17.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.1 miles 200 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Portland

Are there free waterfalls near Portland?

There are 42 free waterfalls near Portland, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Portland?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near Portland, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Portland?

There are 68 dog-friendly waterfalls near Portland, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Portland?

There are 67 kid-friendly waterfalls near Portland, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Portland?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Portland?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Portland?

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

Do any waterfalls near Portland require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Portland?

Yes, 78 waterfalls near Portland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Portland?

The closest waterfall to Portland is Willamette Falls, approximately 10.3 miles away.

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