The Best Waterfall Hikes in Oregon and Washington

The Pacific Northwest has no shortage of beautiful waterfalls to explore. Looking for a new hiking trail? Check out the best waterfall hikes in Oregon and Washington.

Oregon

• Latourell Falls Loop: These scenic falls in the Columbia River Gorge cascade amid lichen-colored columnar basalt pillars.
• Wahkeena Falls-Multnomah Falls Loop: Bookend a hike with two of the most popular waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge.
• Drift Creek Falls: Cross a dramatic suspension bridge to this waterfall in the Oregon Coast Range.
• Trail of Ten Falls: On this iconic hike you’ll pass 10 waterfalls in less than 10 miles (16 km).
• Ramona Falls: Hike to one of the most photographed waterfalls in the state, set in the shadow of Mount Hood.
• Tamanawas Falls Trail: Hike to the base of a 100-ft-tall (30-m) waterfall that spills into an amphitheater of columnar basalt.

Washington

• Quinault Loop: Pass multiple waterfalls on this loop through lush rain forest greenery.
• Wallace Falls: The trail to these falls is one of Washington’s most popular hikes.
• Lake Serene and Bridal Veil Falls: This stack of waterfalls is so tall you can’t fit it all into one view.
• Silver Falls Loop: Stop by the Ohanapecosh Visitor Center before or after your hike to these powerful falls and learn about the history of the southeast corner of Mount Rainier National Park.

Moon Pacific Northwest Hiking

by Craig Hill

by Matt Wastradowski

by Moon Travel Guides

Towering peaks, sparkling coastline, and vast old-growth forests: wherever you turn in the Pacific Northwest, adventure awaits. Pack a lunch, lace up your boots, and hit the trails with Moon Pacific Northwest Hiking.

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Craig Hill

About the Author

Craig Hill’s passion for the outdoors started as a child when his dad routinely dragged him away from the TV and took him to explore the mountains, forests and beaches of Washington. After studying writing at Washington State University, he turned down an opportunity to attend graduate school at the University of Missouri to work as a sportswriter. But even as he covered some of the biggest events in sports, he couldn’t shake his desire to be in the mountains. So, in 2004, he strapped on his old hiking boots and walked away from a promising career and took over as the outdoor writer for The News Tribune in Tacoma.

Today, he has a strong track record in Washington’s outdoor community. The National Park Service honored him in 2011 for his contributions at Mount Rainier National Park. Craig serves as the outdoor sports chairman for the Tacoma-Pierce County Sport Hall of Fame and lives in Puyallup, Washington.

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Matt Wastradowski

About the Author

Matt Wastradowski is an Oregon-based travel writer who loves writing about the great outdoors, the Pacific Northwest’s craft beer and cider scene, and regional history for the likes of Willamette Week, Northwest Travel & Life, and Portland Monthly. In between stories, he enjoys sipping Oregon-made beers on brewpub patios, perusing the stacks at independent bookstores, sampling farm-fresh fare, and hiking through the state’s stunning landscapes. Matt has written three Oregon-based guidebooks about hiking, outdoor attractions, and more for Moon Travel Guides.

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