Waterfall Hikes Near St. Helens, OR

14,015 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
50 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near St. Helens? There are 50 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of St. Helens. 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 45.8572°N, -122.8164°W

Map of Waterfalls Near St. Helens

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

48 of 50 gauged

36 of 48 waterfalls near St. Helens are flowing strongly today

Barth Falls Roaring Fishhawk Falls Roaring Gnat Creek Falls Roaring Beaver Falls Barely Flowing Bonnie Falls Strong Jackson Falls Strong Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cedar Creek Falls Roaring Coopey Falls Strong Horsetail Falls Strong Mist Falls Strong Multnomah Falls Strong Oneonta Falls Strong Wiesendanger Falls Strong Wahkeena Falls Strong Elowah Falls Strong Moffett Falls Strong Wahe Falls Strong Wahclella Falls Strong Tanner Creek 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 Strong Washboard 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 Strong Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Wilson Falls Roaring Willamette Falls Roaring University Falls Roaring The Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Tod 72°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 72°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 73°F Partly Sunny
Lab 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 75°F Partly Sunny
Wed 84°F Sunny
Thu 79°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near St. Helens

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Gnat Creek Falls Roaring · 58 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Fishhawk Falls Roaring · 58 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Barth Falls Roaring · 58 cfs 98th percentile
  4. 4 University Falls Roaring · 15 cfs 91st percentile
  5. 5 Wilson Falls Roaring · 143 cfs 91st percentile
  6. 6 Willamette Falls Roaring · 272 cfs 90th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near St. Helens (14 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.

Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

8.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around St. Helens (39 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

Marietta Falls

36.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

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

Lucia Falls

6.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 50 Waterfalls Near St. Helens

Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Marietta Falls

36.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

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

Lucia Falls

6.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

42.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

8.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft
Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

3.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

11.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

46 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Washboard Falls

22.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

16.1 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.2 miles 300 ft

Kalama Falls

23.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

24.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

22.4 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
Dougan Falls waterfall

Dougan Falls

17.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near St. Helens

Are there free waterfalls near St. Helens?

There are 32 free waterfalls near St. Helens, including Barth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near St. Helens?

There are 14 easy waterfall hikes near St. Helens, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in St. Helens?

There are 39 dog-friendly waterfalls near St. Helens, including Barth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near St. Helens?

There are 40 kid-friendly waterfalls near St. Helens, including Barth Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near St. Helens?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near St. Helens, including Dougan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near St. Helens?

The shortest waterfall hike near St. Helens is Barth Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near St. Helens?

The tallest waterfall near St. Helens is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near St. Helens require permits?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near St. Helens require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around St. Helens?

Yes, 37 waterfalls near St. Helens have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to St. Helens?

The closest waterfall to St. Helens is Bonnie Falls, approximately 7.7 miles away.

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