17 Oregon

WATERFALLS

YOU CAN'T MISS

(LOCAL'S GUIDE)

If you're looking to visit the best Oregon state waterfalls, here are some of our favs!

Our favs

Wahclella Falls

This two-tiered waterfall drops a grand total of 350 feet. Along the ~2 mile hike, you'll also catch a glimpse of other waterfalls (I counted at least 7!)

FALLS

MULTNOMAH

Not only the tallest waterfall in Oregon but arguably the most famous, Multnomah Falls plummets an impressive 620 feet in two tiers. 

HORSETAIL FALLS

This 192-foot waterfall is one of our favorites to take those who might not be up for a strenuous adventure because it’s accessible directly across the street from the parking lot!

UMBRELLA FALLS

This stunning veil waterfall cascades 59 feet into the East Fork of the Hood River and is popular year-round.

SOUTH FALLS

This state park waterfall is a jaw-dropping 177-foot waterfall that you can literally walk behind!

Ponytail falls

75-foot, plunging waterfall

Middle Oneonta Falls

240 foot waterfall, flows into Oneonta Creek

University falls

55-foot, curtain-style waterfall

Wahkeena Falls

242-foot, tiered waterfall

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