Waterfall Hikes Near Waterloo, OR

238 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
47 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Waterloo? There are 47 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Waterloo. 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 44.4947°N, -122.8242°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Waterloo

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

47 of 47 gauged

33 of 47 waterfalls near Waterloo are flowing strongly today

Alsea Falls Roaring Green Peak Falls Roaring Ayers Creek Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Stout Creek Falls Strong Stasel Falls Strong Berry Creek Falls Roaring Cascade Falls Moderate Painter Falls Moderate Chichester Falls Strong Double Falls Roaring Drake Falls Roaring Drift Creek Falls Roaring Lower North Falls Roaring Lower Shellburg Falls Roaring Lower South Falls Roaring Middle North Falls Roaring North Falls Roaring Shellburg Falls Roaring Winter Falls Roaring Upper North Falls Roaring Twin Falls Roaring South Falls Roaring Fall Creek Falls Roaring Gatch Falls Strong Gooch Falls Strong Marion Falls Strong Koosah Falls Moderate Sahalie Falls Moderate Lower Soda Falls Strong Moose Creek Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Upper Soda Falls Strong Lower Trestle Creek Falls Low Moonfalls Low Pinard Falls Low Upper Trestle Creek Falls Low Spirit Falls Low McNabb Falls Strong Salmon Falls Roaring Sullivan Creek Falls Roaring Wildwood Falls Roaring Tamolitch Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 32 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Tod 69°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 72°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 71°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 76°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Wed 81°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 79°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Waterloo

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Berry Creek Falls Roaring · 109 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Alsea Falls Roaring · 8 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Green Peak Falls Roaring · 8 cfs 98th percentile
  4. 4 Sullivan Creek Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 96th percentile
  5. 5 Salmon Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 96th percentile
  6. 6 Fall Creek Falls Roaring · 454 cfs 96th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Waterloo (12 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.

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

47.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

37.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Waterloo (41 waterfalls)

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

Painter Falls waterfall

Painter Falls

46.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Upper Soda Falls waterfall

Upper Soda Falls

39.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Soda Falls waterfall

Lower Soda Falls

38.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moose Creek Falls

39.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

All 47 Waterfalls Near Waterloo

Painter Falls waterfall

Painter Falls

46.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Upper Soda Falls waterfall

Upper Soda Falls

39.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Soda Falls waterfall

Lower Soda Falls

38.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

47.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Moose Creek Falls

39.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

37.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Lower Shellburg Falls waterfall

Lower Shellburg Falls

23.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.8 miles 500 ft
Shellburg Falls waterfall

Shellburg Falls

20.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.8 miles 400 ft
Drift Creek Falls waterfall

Drift Creek Falls

12.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.2 miles 540 ft
Stasel Falls waterfall

Stasel Falls

21.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

21.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft

Ayers Creek Falls

21.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
South Falls waterfall

South Falls

17.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.1 miles 200 ft
Lower South Falls waterfall

Lower South Falls

14.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.9 miles 200 ft

Stout Creek Falls

27.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Winter Falls waterfall

Winter Falls

15.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Drake Falls waterfall

Drake Falls

15.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Lower North Falls waterfall

Lower North Falls

15.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Middle North Falls waterfall

Middle North Falls

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

Twin Falls

15.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.5 miles 700 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Waterloo

Are there free waterfalls near Waterloo?

There are 27 free waterfalls near Waterloo, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Waterloo?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near Waterloo, including Alsea Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Waterloo?

There are 41 dog-friendly waterfalls near Waterloo, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Waterloo?

There are 42 kid-friendly waterfalls near Waterloo, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Waterloo?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Waterloo, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Waterloo?

The shortest waterfall hike near Waterloo is Abiqua Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Waterloo?

The tallest waterfall near Waterloo is Double Falls at 178 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Waterloo require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Waterloo requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Waterloo?

Yes, 47 waterfalls near Waterloo have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Waterloo?

The closest waterfall to Waterloo is Painter Falls, approximately 18.6 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Waterloo, Oregon

Bigelow Hot Springs

Bigelow Hot Springs

44.8 mi 142°F

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Cougar Reservoir Hot Springs

Cougar Reservoir Hot Springs

45.1 mi 111°F

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Foley Springs

Foley Springs

47.4 mi 178°F

Foley Springs emerges at 178°F in the Cascade Range of Lane County, making it one of Oregon's hottest thermal features with rec...

Belknap Springs

47.5 mi 160°F

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Bagby Hot Springs

Bagby Hot Springs

49.1 mi 136°F

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Breitenbush Hot Springs

Breitenbush Hot Springs

50.0 mi 198°F

Breitenbush Hot Springs emerges at 198°F along the Breitenbush River, ranking as one of Oregon's hottest thermal features with ...

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