Multnomah Falls, Oregon

I travelled to Oregon last year in search of great American waterfalls. It’s not hard to find beautiful waterfalls throughout the Pacific Northwest but the one I really wanted to see was Multnomah Falls. Once I arrived at the visitors center I walked to see the Falls and take pictures of it and the historic Benson Bridge. I was not aware that there was a trail leading to the top until I passed a group of hikers as I was crossing the bridge. I asked them how to get a closer view of the Falls and they told me the Larch Mountain Trail led to the top and was just around a mile hike. The trail was challenging in places with switchbacks and some fairly steep sections. Along the trail I saw amazing views of the Columbia River Gorge below. At the top portion of the trail it was a bit muddy so I walked along the side of the stream lined with beautiful small waterfalls leading to the main falls. After reaching the end of the trail there was an overlook area with a spectacular view straight down. I later found out there is a longer hike up around Larch Mountain that is not paved and quite strenuous. Unfortunately, I did not have enough time to take that hike. The best months to visit Multnomah Falls is September to October after the summer crowds are gone and the fall foliage is at it’s best. In the summer it can be packed full of visitors and the water does not flow as strong. I visited the Falls in June and was very lucky to not have any rain and perfect weather! A hike and journey well worth it!

Multnomah Falls

Catching my breathe along Larch Mountain Trail

Larch Mountain Trail

Columbia River Gorge from Larch Mountain Trail

Waterfall along Larch Mountain Trail

Benson Bridge, Multnomah Falls