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Multnomah Falls is a 620-foot waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge featuring a historic footbridge, a steep hiking trail, and a stone day lodge.
Multnomah Falls is a 620-foot, two-tiered waterfall located in the Columbia River Gorge. Visitors first arrive at a stone plaza that provides a direct view of the entire waterfall. A short, paved walk leads to the lower viewing deck. From there, the Larch Mountain Trail ascends to the historic Benson Bridge, a concrete footbridge spanning the lower drop. This bridge allows visitors to stand directly above the lower cascade and look up at the 542-foot upper tier. Beyond the bridge, the paved trail continues up 11 switchbacks, climbing approximately 600 feet in elevation to a viewing platform at the top of the falls. The observation deck at the summit offers a downward perspective of the waterfall and extensive views of the Columbia River. At the base of the falls sits the Multnomah Falls Lodge, a historic stone building that houses a restaurant, gift shop, espresso stand, and a US Forest Service visitor center. The surrounding area features old-growth Douglas firs, ferns, and basalt rock cliff faces.
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50000 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Columbia River Gorge, Bridal Veil, Oregon, United States
Air
Portland International Airport (PDX) is 30 miles away, requiring about a 35-minute drive via I-84 East.
Train
Portland Union Station is 32 miles away. From there, visitors can rent a car or take the MAX Light Rail to Gateway Transit Center to catch the Columbia Gorge Express bus.
Road
Accessible via Interstate 84 East (take Exit 31 for direct left-exit parking) or via the scenic Historic Columbia River Highway (US-30). It is a 30-mile, 45-minute drive from downtown Portland.
Local Transport
The Columbia Gorge Express bus offers regular daily service from Portland. Tour shuttles, e-bike rentals from nearby Troutdale, and rideshare apps (Uber/Lyft) are available, though cell service for booking return rideshares can be unreliable at the falls.
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