Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

Waterfalls in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area contains the highest concentration of waterfalls in North America. This collection features world-famous landmarks like the 620-foot Multnomah Falls, alongside geological gems along Eagle Creek and the Historic Columbia River Highway. Visitors can observe diverse formations, including columnar basalt cliffs at Latourell Falls and natural amphitheaters. Many sites, such as Horsetail and Ponytail Falls, offer trails that pass directly behind the cascading water.

Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls — Map

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Upper Multnomah Falls

Multnomah Falls is a waterfall located on Multnomah Creek in the Columbia River Gorge, east of Troutdale, between Corbett and Dodson,…

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Latourell Falls

A 249-foot single-drop waterfall cascading over a massive wall of columnar basalt. It is the closest major waterfall to Portland along the Historic Columbia River Highway and features a 2.1-mile loop trail.

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Bridal Veil Falls

A tiered waterfall located near the site of a historic lumber mill. A short trail leads to a viewing platform at the base, while a separate paved loop offers overlooks of the Columbia River.

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Horsetail Falls

Horsetail Falls is a waterfall located on Horsetail Creek along the Columbia River Gorge in Multnomah County, in the U.S. state of Oregon.

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Multnomah Falls

Multnomah Falls is a waterfall located on Multnomah Creek in the Columbia River Gorge, east of Troutdale, between Corbett and Dodson,…

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Coopey Falls

A 131-foot horsetail-style waterfall located on the grounds of a convent, accessible via the Angel's Rest trailhead.

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Ponytail Falls

Also known as Upper Horsetail Falls, this 88-foot drop is distinguished by a trail that passes through a large cavern eroded directly behind the falling water.

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Wahkeena Falls

A 242-foot tiered waterfall named after a Yakima word meaning 'most beautiful.' A stone bridge crosses the creek at the base, and the trail connects to Multnomah Falls via a 4.9-mile loop.

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Metlako Falls

Metlako Falls is a waterfall on Eagle Creek in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in Hood River County, Oregon, United States.

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Punch Bowl Falls

Punch Bowl Falls is a waterfall on Eagle Creek in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon, United States.

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