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* Elevation: 165 feet
 
{{Driving time|40 minutes}}
 
{{Driving time|40 minutes}}
  
 
=== Hikes starting here ===
 
=== Hikes starting here ===
{{Hike ring|trailhead=Latourell Falls Trailhead|hike=Latourell Falls Hike|log=Latourell Falls Hike/Log|previous=Latourell Falls Trailhead|next=Latourell Falls Viewpoint}}
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* {{Hike ring|trailhead=Latourell Falls Trailhead|hike=Latourell Falls Loop Hike|log=Latourell Falls Loop Hike/Log|previous=Latourell Falls Trailhead|next=Latourell Falls Viewpoint}}
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<b><font color=red>NOTICE: As of 11/13/2023 this trail and parking area will be closed for the replacement of two bridges and the construction of steps to a viewpoint along the trail. The duration of the closure is weather-dependent, and OSP does not have an expected reopening date. Please check with [https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=112  Oregon State Parks] before you plan your visit.</font color></b>
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=== Driving Directions ===
 
=== Driving Directions ===
From Portland, drive east on I-84 to Exit 28 (Bridal Veil).  
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From Portland, drive east on I-84 to Exit 28 for Bridal Veil.
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After 0.6 miles come to the junction with the Historic Columbia River Highway, and turn sharp right at a Stop sign.
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Drive 2.9 miles, and turn left into a signposted parking area before the bridge over Latourell Creek.
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=== Alternatives to Driving ===
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* The services below run between Memorial Day and Labor Day:
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* <b>[https://sasquatchshuttle.com  Sasquatch Shuttle]</b> (starting at Troutdale or Bridal Veil) stops at several Gorge trailheads between the Portland Women's Forum and Horsetail Falls.
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* The <b>[https://www.waterfalltrolley.com  Waterfall Trolley] </b> runs between Corbett and Ainsworth, stopping at the key trailheads along the way.
  
Turn Right on the Historic Highway and drive 2.8 miles to the Latourell Falls Parking lot on the left.
 
  
From the east, take exit 35 (Ainsworth Park). Drive 10.8 miles west on the Historic Highway to the same lot.
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=== Contributors ===
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* [[User:Stevefromdodge|Stevefromdodge]] (creator)

Latest revision as of 17:35, 14 November 2023

Latourell Falls Trailhead (Steve Hart)

Contents

Hikes starting here


NOTICE: As of 11/13/2023 this trail and parking area will be closed for the replacement of two bridges and the construction of steps to a viewpoint along the trail. The duration of the closure is weather-dependent, and OSP does not have an expected reopening date. Please check with Oregon State Parks before you plan your visit.


Driving Directions

From Portland, drive east on I-84 to Exit 28 for Bridal Veil.

After 0.6 miles come to the junction with the Historic Columbia River Highway, and turn sharp right at a Stop sign.

Drive 2.9 miles, and turn left into a signposted parking area before the bridge over Latourell Creek.

Alternatives to Driving

  • The services below run between Memorial Day and Labor Day:
  • Sasquatch Shuttle (starting at Troutdale or Bridal Veil) stops at several Gorge trailheads between the Portland Women's Forum and Horsetail Falls.
  • The Waterfall Trolley runs between Corbett and Ainsworth, stopping at the key trailheads along the way.


Contributors

Oregon Hikers Field Guide is built as a collaborative effort by its user community. While we make every effort to fact-check, information found here should be considered anecdotal. You should cross-check against other references before planning a hike. Trail routing and conditions are subject to change. Please contact us if you notice errors on this page.

Hiking is a potentially risky activity, and the entire risk for users of this field guide is assumed by the user, and in no event shall Trailkeepers of Oregon be liable for any injury or damages suffered as a result of relying on content in this field guide. All content posted on the field guide becomes the property of Trailkeepers of Oregon, and may not be used without permission.