Multnomah Falls

Multnomah Falls December 2012

Multnomah Falls December 2012 

Multnomah Falls December 2012 

Multnomah Falls December 2012 

 Multnomah Falls December 2012

Multnomah Falls can be found along the Columbia River Gorge in Multnomah County, Oregon.  It is not far from the City of Portland, on the Historic Columbia River Highway.  The falls drops in two major steps, one much longer than the other. The total height of the waterfall is 620 feet.  The whole thing is really quite stunning.  This is the tallest waterfall in Oregon, fed by underground springs.  In contrast, Niagara Falls is only 165 feet tall.  Snoqualmie Falls is 268 feet.  A foot trail from a large parking lot leads to Benson Footbridge 105 feet above the lower cascade. The trail continues to a platform at the top of the upper falls.  The way to the bottom of the lower cascade is not far from the parking lot.  There is also a trail to Wahkeena Falls from the lodge adjacent to the parking lot.  Wahkeena Falls are definitely worth seeing.  You can walk or drive.  The falls are most abundant in winter & spring.