Bridal Veil Falls
Though Bridal Veil Falls is one of the most pristine waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge, pictures cannot properly do justice to the falls or the surrounding area. The falls are the only in the area which occu... waterfallsnorthwest.com
Oneonta Falls
For the longest time, nobody seemed to have any clue as to which waterfall was the real Oneonta Falls. Most of the time, the waterfall at the head of Oneonta Gorge was assumed to be Oneonta Falls, since it's prob... waterfallsnorthwest.com
Multnomah Falls
Widely advertised as the 4th tallest waterfall in the United States (which it is not, more later), and named in virtually every World Book and Almanac under the "tallest waterfalls of the world" section, Multnoma... waterfallsnorthwest.com
Elowah Falls
Elowah Falls is one of the hidden gems in the Columbia River Gorge. The falls flow year round, but are best in the late winter and spring, like many others in the area. The cliffs on either side of the falls are ... waterfallsnorthwest.com
Shady Creek Falls
On a global scale, I can think of several rather noteworthy waterfalls which are overshadowed by neighboring waterfalls of much more significant stature. Lehamite Falls being overshadowed Yosemite Falls in Califo... waterfallsnorthwest.com
Latourell Falls
Latourell Falls is usually the first waterfall seen along the Columbia Gorge Scenic Highway. Because of this, it usually leaves quite an impression on first time visitors, myself included. The falls plunge 224 fe... waterfallsnorthwest.com
Sheppards Dell Falls
Sheppards Dell Falls is the second major waterfall encountered along the Columbia Gorge Scenic Highway. Youngs Creek cascades down a twisting alcove in a series of falls totaling about 180 feet in height, with th... waterfallsnorthwest.com
Middle Oneonta Falls
The waterfalls of Oneonta Creek seem to have an everlasting identity crisis. Of the four major waterfalls along the creek, only one of them is consistently labeled correctly. Most people can easily identify Tripl... waterfallsnorthwest.com
Wahkeena Falls
The major waterfall of Wahkeena Creek may just be the most scenic waterfall along the historic Columbia Gorge Scenic Highway. Wahkeena Creek crashes from step to step down a narrow crack between bulbous basalt ou... waterfallsnorthwest.com
Dalton Falls
Dalton Falls is, as best as I can tell, the only named Ephemeral waterfall on the Oregon side of the Columbia Gorge. I've known about this waterfall's existence for several years, hidden somewhere between Coopey ... waterfallsnorthwest.com
Ecola Falls
As one hikes up the ever climbing Larch Mountain Trail, one can't help but pause at the numerous waterfalls along Multnomah Creek. Ecola Falls is the last major waterfall seen along the route. The most prominent ... waterfallsnorthwest.com
Upper Mccord Creek Falls
Upper McCord Creek Falls may be more appropriately considered the upper tier of Elowah Falls because the two are so close together (and can actually be seen in tandem from one or two locations), but regardless of... waterfallsnorthwest.com
Boring Lava
Boring Lava, Oregon Boring Lava, Oregon Location: 45.3 N, 122.5W Elevation: 300-4,055 feet (91-1,236 m); mostly 600-900 feet (200-300 m) Boring Lava is a monogenetic volcanic field made of up to 50 cinder cones an small ... oregonstate.edu
Munra Falls
Munra Falls is a small sliding horsetail located adjacent to the Wahclella Falls trail. In the winter and spring, a solid stream of water sheets down a smooth face of rock, however in the late summer, its reduced... waterfallsnorthwest.com
Upper Bridal Veil Falls
The upper falls along Bridal Veil Creek has long taunted me since I first saw a picture in a book detailing the history of the original Columbia Gorge Highway. So, finally, after some location scouting was provid... waterfallsnorthwest.com
Wahclella Falls
While seemingly anti-climatic when compared to other local monsters such as Multnomah, Wahkeena or Tunnel Falls, Wahclella Falls exhibits a great level of beauty, and is by far one of the most powerful waterfalls... waterfallsnorthwest.com
Upper Latourell Falls
The upper falls of Latourell Creek can almost be thought of as the middle step-child of the Columbia Gorge waterfalls. Its well worth the time it takes to hike to, but because there are so many other waterfalls t... waterfallsnorthwest.com
Mist Falls
Even though, at over 400 feet tall, Mist falls is among the tallest recognized waterfalls in Oregon, it isnt given the attention it deserved because of its low stream flow and its unfortunate situation a mere mil... waterfallsnorthwest.com