Outdoors
Waterfalls near Hillsboro
30 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
30
Closest
6.6 mi
Cedar Mill Falls
Within 10 miles
2
Worth the drive
Map
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All waterfalls, nearest first
- 6.6miCedar Mill Falls
- 6.8miJackson Falls
- 14.9miJane Martin Waterfall
- 16.7miLittle Lee Falls
- 17.4miLee Falls
- 18.7miKnapp Falls
- 19.1miHaines Falls
- 19.3miBonnie Falls
- 19.5miWillamette Falls
- 19.7miSinger Falls
- 19.9miCoffee Creek Falls
- 21.6miTumble Creek Falls
- 22.2miKi-a-Kuts Falls
- 22.4miHidden Falls
- 22.7miUniversity Falls
- 24.1miStafford Falls
- 24.8miFern Rock Falls
- 26.3miPothole Falls
- 26.5miJenny Creek Falls
- 26.7miWoodburn Falls
- 29.5miSalmon Falls
- 31miWilson Falls
- 31.4miBridge Creek Falls
- 32.1miLucia Falls
- 33miCedar Falls
- 33.2miGrist Mill Falls
- 33.8miMoulton Falls
- 34.8miLatourell Falls
- 35.8miShepperd's Dell Falls
- 36.6miBridal Veil Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of Hillsboro; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Most falls run strongest in spring and after storms, and some dry up by late summer.
Rocks near falls are slick with spray and algae; most waterfall injuries come from climbing or wading at the top.
Some falls are on private land or need a permit or parking pass. Confirm trail status before you go.
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Questions
What is the closest waterfall to Hillsboro?
Cedar Mill Falls, about 6.6 miles from the center of Hillsboro.
How many waterfalls are near Hillsboro?
30 named waterfalls are within 37 miles, 2 of them within 10 miles.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Hillsboro?
Spring and the days after heavy rain bring the most flow. In dry months smaller falls can slow to a trickle.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.