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Portland, Oregon. Multnomah Falls, Columbia River Gorge. Multnomah Falls is a 611
foot waterfall located along the historic Columbia River Highway in
Bridal Veil, Oregon. It's approximately 35 miles east of downtown Portland.
Multnomah Falls is part of the Multnomah Falls Recreation Area run by the U.S.
Forest Service and the friends of Multnomah Falls. The most convenient and
easiest way to get to the Falls is by car. Set your GPS to 50000 Historic
Columbia River Highway, Bridal Veil, Oregon. Arrive early for parking in the
main lot, especially if you're visiting on weekends.
Parking is free but limited.
You can park in the designated lots or along the side of the road. If you don't
want to rent a car, there are many companies that offer tours to
Multnomah Falls and recreational area. Please check with your hotel. Once at the
Falls, you can go to the visitor center. There is food, restrooms, and information
available there. If you have children under 12, go visit the Rangers. They have
a Junior Ranger program that's available for them. To get to the Falls, walk up the
paved path to the bottom of the falls for a spectacular view and some pictures
You can continue up to the paved path to Benson Bridge for a closer look from the
Upper Fall area.
You can even hike up the steep 1.4 miles up to the top of the falls and there you
can hike another six miles to the top of Larch Mountain
If you'd like to hike an easy and less busy trail, go to the Wahkeena Falls
one-mile trail. The Wahkeena Falls is a pretty but smaller fall and less crowded
Walk around
WahKeena Falls and then walk the trail to Multnomah Falls. It will be a more
pleasant experience. Many locals come here to picnic and enjoy access to the
River
On the way back to Portland, drive on the Historic Columbia River Highway
You will be treated with the beauty of Oregon. From Multnomah falls
you'll see Wahkeena Falls then Bridal Veil Falls, Shepperd's Dell, Latourell falls
Latourell Falls and finally the Crown Point Vista House
Make sure to stop at the Vista House
It offers gorgeous views of the Columbia River Gorge
This is a must!
The falls and the surrounding attractions will take at least four or
more hours depending on your interest.
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