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Beautiful area with hiking trails and good photo oportunities
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A three hour diversion at best.
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Would love to go back again!
thecatsmeow Says: Follow the Larch Mountain trail 1/4 mile to the historic Benson arch bridge. From there, the top of the falls is just one mile further (this is fairly steep, though!). You may want to continue on the Larch Mountain trail to the top (six miles), where a spectacular view of...
Segolily Says: The Benson Bridge is beautiful. One could wish to see the falls without the bridge intersecting them, however the grace of the design seems instead to create a focal point and adds interest and beauty without detracting from the falls themselves.The bridge is named for Simon...
Segolily Says: The falls are actually two-tiered. They are often listed as 620 ft high. This measurement however is a combination of both tiers plus the 9 ft drop in elevation between the tiers. The upper tier falls 542 ft into a large pool, the lower tier falls 69 ft into a small rivulet...
GuthrieColin Says: Bridal Veil Falls is yet another waterfall that i underestimated. In photo's this waterfall looks interesting but not spectacular. I was wrong this is actually one of the most beautiful in the area and that is saying a lot. Bridal Veil Falls is about 130 feet (39 m) and...
cleomedes Says: Multnomah Falls is the second highest (620 feet, 189 m) year-round waterfall in the United States. A foot trail leads to Benson Footbridge, a 45-foot (14 m)-long footbridge that allows visitors to cross 105 feet (32 m) above the lower cascade.There is a nice native american...
PinkFloydActuary Says: Take a moderate hike uphill from the Horsetail falls parking area to get to this pretty waterfall. Along the way, you'll be treated to beautiful views of the Columbia River. The trail itself is less than a half mile, but there are a number of switchbacks. One of the rewards...
PinkFloydActuary Says: OK - so I didn't see a ton of wildlife in the Gorge, but I almost stepped on this guy. It's a huge banana slug, which roam the areas around the falls. They are mentioned in the visitors center at Multnomah. Just keep your eyes on the ground as you head along the paths near...
Multonomah Falls Lodge: Such a warm atmosphere
Segolily Says: We weren't planning on eating here, but just happened to be here in the early afternoon when we were hungry and thinking about food. The lodge is a wonderful old forest style that seems to blend right into the cliffside. The grounds are full of flowers and ferns. There is a...
Multnomah Falls Restaurant and Lounge: Multnomah Falls Lodge
GuthrieColin Says: The Multnomah Falls Lodge Restaurant is a fairly pricey place to eat. The atmosphere inside is quaint and i must say a little bit snobby feeling. I ate here after a very long day of hiking and i felt at first that the servers didn't want to wast their time with me since i...
GuthrieColin Says: Many years ago, a terrible sickness came over the village of the Multnomah people and many died. An old medicine man of the tribe told the chief that a pure and innocent maiden must go to a high cliff above the Big River and threw herself on the rocks below and the sickness...
GuthrieColin Says: If you are not accustomed to hiking in the Northwest Climate zone you may not be familiar with a few nasty plants we have here. On several hikes in this area I saw stinging nettles and devils club lining the trails. These plants certainly will not kill you but they are not...
GuthrieColin Says: After learning that there is a trail that leads to the top you may feel compelled to “see what’s up there,” but you should first know what it is that you will see. If you are expecting a view of the falls from the top you will, like me, be disappointed. The observation deck...
Segolily Says: If you want to get Vista House in your picture then you need to go just a little bit further west along the Crown Point highway to the Portland Women's Forum state scenic viewpoint. There, besides the gorgeous view, you will find a monument to Sam Hill. He was one of the...
Segolily Says: Built on Crown Point as the culmination of the Columbia River Gorge Highway and a place from which to enjoy the "vista" of the Columbia river gorge it fulfills its purpose beautifully. We reached it near sunset and the crowds were beginning to gather in anticipation. The...
Segolily Says: Nearly 7 miles east of Multonomah Falls the hike to Elowah falls was the perfect introduction to the Columbia River Gorge ecosystem. Due to their distance from Portland and with all the other waterfalls to visit when you are coming from that direction they do not get the...
Segolily Says: Easily seen after a walk across the parking lot on the Historic Columbia Highway. These are wonderfully gentle falls. They fall 176 ft and look just like a horses tail. They are about 2.5 miles east of Multonomah Falls on the Historic Columbia Highway. They were a 15 minute...
Segolily Says: These wonderful falls are found on an short and not too steep trail starting at Horsetail Falls. The trail from Horsetail to Ponytail was a little under 1/2 mile. It can easily be extended (and it looked like most people did) to visit the Oneonta gorge area and falls which...
Segolily Says: About 6.5 miles west of Multonomah Falls the highway passes the last waterfall easily reached by road. If you are coming from Portland it would be the first. This stunning waterfall freefalls nearly 249 feet in a thin wisp of water. Easily overshadowed by the more popular...
Segolily Says: A beautifully delicate waterfall with two tiers each about 50 ft. This water fall may be too easy to get to as it is readily visible from the car. There is a small pull off and a short trail. I liked this waterfall very much though our visit to it was short. It is one I...
Segolily Says: These falls are hidden behind so much greenery it is hard to really see them from the road. They are 242 ft tall tiered and cascading down the hillside. You can take a short walk to a bridge crossing the stream. They are easily reached just from the Historic Columbia Highway...
Plan a Multnomah Falls vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Multnomah Falls locals
Ponytail Falls, also known as Upper Horsetail Falls, is reached by a .4 mile (one way) footpath which leads up from the base of Horsetail Falls. The trail is...
Q: To eat lunch at Multnomah falls do you need reservations?
A: If you are talking about having lunch at the lodge, I would call the Multnomah Falls Lodge and ask what their suggestion is for the particular dates at which you are...
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Multnomah falls is claimed to be the second tallest waterfall in the country. I doubt that claim very much but it is a very beautiful waterfall. The surrounding area also has a large number of tall......
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Multnomah Falls and the Columbia River Gorge
Two hundred years ago Lewis and Clark completed their trek to the Pacific Ocean by paddling down the majestic Columbia River Gorge. It could not have been a more fitting crescendo to the first...
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The crown jewel of the Columbia River Gorge
The second tallest year-round waterfall in the nation is the highlight of the Oregon side of the Columbia River. The region is loaded with beautiful waterfalls, many of which can be accessed...
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Oregon Waterfalls along the Columbia River Gorge.
Multnomah Falls is the tallest and most famous of a number of majestic waterfalls to be found along the Interstate 84 in Oregon. Located about midway between Hood River and Portland, the two-tier...
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Multnomah Falls is the second highest year round waterfall in the United Staes.It drops 620 feet. It is fed by underground springs from Larch Mountain.The flow is usually at its strongest in the...
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