10 Best Waterfalls near Portland

10 Best Waterfalls near Portland

1. Multnomah Falls: Just 30 minutes outside of Portland, Multnomah Falls is the area’s most famous waterfall and a must-see for any nature enthusiast. The 620-foot-tall waterfall is accessible via a short hike.
2. Latourell Falls: Located in the Columbia River Gorge, this waterfall is accessible via a 2-mile round-trip hike. It’s a 229-foot waterfall that’s especially lovely in the spring when the wildflowers bloom.
3. Bridal Veil Falls: Bridal Veil Falls is a beautiful double waterfall with a total height of 120 feet located just a short drive from Portland. The falls are accessible via a one-mile hike and are especially lovely in the spring and summer.
4. Wahclella Falls: Located in the Columbia River Gorge, this waterfall is accessible via a 2-mile round-trip hike. It’s a 242-foot waterfall that’s especially lovely in the spring and summer.
5. Tamanawas Falls: Located in the Mount Hood National Forest, this waterfall is accessible via a 2.8-mile round-trip hike. It’s a 136-foot waterfall that’s especially lovely in the spring and summer.
6. Horsetail Falls is a 176-foot waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge that can be reached via a 1-mile round-trip hike. It’s especially lovely in the spring and summer.
7. Elowah Falls: Located in the Columbia River Gorge, this waterfall is accessible via a 2-mile round-trip hike. It’s a 289-foot waterfall that’s especially lovely in the spring and summer.
8. Ponytail Falls: Located in the Columbia River Gorge, this waterfall is accessible via a 1-mile round-trip hike. It’s a 50-foot waterfall that’s especially lovely in the spring and summer.
9. Triple Falls is a 120-foot waterfall located in Silver Falls State Park that can be reached via a 2.7-mile round-trip hike. It’s especially lovely in the spring and summer.
10. Shepperd’s Dell Falls: Located in the Columbia River Gorge, this waterfall is accessible via a 1-mile round-trip hike. It’s a 50-foot waterfall that’s especially lovely in the spring and summer.

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