Multnomah Falls
Corbett, OR 97019
Phone: (503) 695-2376
Fax: (503) 695-2338
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Editorial Review for Multnomah Falls – by Lesley Balla
In Short
This 620-foot cascade of water stands as the second highest year-round waterfall in the country. It's created by natural springs and melting snows from Larch Mountain. The water flow changes seasonally, from the roaring cascade of spring to an icy trickle midwinter. Stand at the bottom of the falls to feel the misty splendor or hike the paved trail to Benson Bridge for a close-up view.
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Insider Tips
When to GoThe drive through the Columbia Gorge to Multnomah Falls is famous for its brilliant fall colors. Make a day of it with stops at Bonneville Dam, the fish hatchery and the many surrounding waterfalls.
Know Before You GoSurrounding trails range from about half a mile to about seven miles, so plan accordingly for the one you pick.
User Reviews for Multnomah Falls
02/05/2008 Posted by zeesty
This is one of the most beautiful places in the world -but its really not easy to experience the full effect when there are swarms of people everywhere- locals, busloads of tourists, and a suprising amount of employees standing around talking to each other or smoking cigarettes. I think you have to stop there at least once, but really the other falls on the historic highway are just as pretty and far less crowded. Dont forget to go all the way to Bonneville Dam and the Fish Hatchery before you haed back in to Portland though. The Hatchery in particular is really suprisingly beautiful, and theres lots more room to have a picnic and relax, even on the busiest days.
Pros: gorgeous. Really- if you can see around the swarms of people.
Cons: crowded. Really crowded.
07/11/2007 Posted by pdx_meg
Multnomah Falls is just one of those things that you HAVE to do if your in the Portland area. I was so excited to go cause I had never been before. So we hiked up there (actually only like 5 min) but when we got there it was like, oh theres a water fall......ok lets go back down now. I actually had more fun in the gift shop :)
Pros: It really is pretty
Cons: It's just a waterfall
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