Multnomah Falls
Oregon's tallest waterfall, plunging in two tiers through a lush basalt gorge — one of the most visited natural sites in the Pacific Northwest.
About this spectacle
Multnomah Falls drops in two dramatic tiers through a basalt canyon in the Columbia River Gorge, its white ribbon of water audible before it comes into view. Visitors walk a paved path to the iconic Benson Bridge, which spans the lower falls at close range, misting the air and filling lungs with cool, forest-scented spray. Moss-covered walls rise on either side, and Douglas fir crowd the rim. A steeper switchback trail climbs to the top of the upper falls for sweeping views down the gorge. In winter, ice formations decorate the rockface; in spring, snowmelt swells the flow to its most powerful. The roar is constant, the light shifts dramatically through the day, and the scene draws visitors year-round.
When to go
Jan — Dec, peak Mar — May
Getting there
Nearest airport: PDX. Nearest city: Portland.
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