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Multnomah Falls Travel Guide: 65 reviews and 161 photos

A little background on the falls

Multnomah Falls is the second highest year round waterfall in the United Staes.It drops 620 feet.
It is fed by underground springs from Larch Mountain.The flow is usually at its strongest in the winter and spring. This is the number 1 public destination in Oregon with over 2 million visitors a year.

Benson Bridge

Doonie with Beson Bridge in background

Benson bridge was constructed in 1914 by Simon Benson.Owner of the falls at that time. It was constructed by italian stone masons. The bridge allows visitors to cross the falls between the upper and lower cataracts. You can get some great pics from there.

Looking straight down fron Benson Bridge

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful area with hiking trails and good photo oportunities
Cons:Gets a little crowded int he summer and the path to the top is rather narrow.
In a nutshell:Nice scenic area worth the trip

Intro Updated Jun 25, 2003
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Reviews (4)

Good outdoor wear is smart What to Pack (1)

N/A Be sure to bring good hiking shoes/boots to keep your footing on the way up.I always bring a jacket since the spray... more travel advice

Joyce at the base of the falls - Multnomah Falls

Steep and slippery Warnings Or Dangers (1)

While the falls are beautiful one needs to be careful while hiking to the top. The trails are often narrow and damp. I... more travel advice

Hike the trails Things to Do (1)

Follow the Larch Mountain trail 1/4 mile to the historic Benson arch bridge. From there, the top of the falls is just... more travel advice

Waterfall dining Restaurants (1)

The restaurant is located on the second floor of the historic Multnomah Falls Lodge. It serves Northwest Cuisine with a... more travel advice

Comments (21)

amandajayne81 Oct 26, 2009 at 2:25 PM Report Abuse

What a great spot. We are hoping to visit in late Oct 2010. Looking forward to doing the hikes around the area.
evaanna Oct 13, 2005 at 3:25 PM Report Abuse

The waterfall is just great, it reminds me of Norway. Fortunately, the food prices don't.
lionreb Sep 11, 2005 at 5:43 PM Report Abuse

cool place, for sure!
mustertal Sep 4, 2005 at 1:56 AM Report Abuse

It looks my sort of place,very specracular.
ZanieOR Apr 6, 2005 at 8:22 PM Report Abuse

I used to always stop at Multnomah Falls with my kids on the way from Eastern Oregon to Portland. It's amazing such a beautiful place is right next to the freeway.
gilabrand Feb 28, 2005 at 1:16 AM Report Abuse

We have a few waterfalls but not anything spectacular like that!
Easty Jan 11, 2005 at 7:49 PM Report Abuse

Multnomah Falls is definitely a special place. The height of the Upper Falls was very impressive, especially for this Easterner.
kazander Sep 13, 2004 at 5:25 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for visiting my pages. This looks like a gorgeous area! I have a weakness for waterfalls!
EllenH Aug 30, 2004 at 8:01 PM Report Abuse

I LOVE camping in Oregon, my favorite state parks. We stayed near here a few years ago. Was right after the mudslides from a few years back.
JetlagCity Aug 28, 2004 at 8:55 PM Report Abuse

Looks like a very beautiful area! I had my wedding by a waterfall here in Washington, so I'm partial to them : )