Difference between revisions of "Dry Creek Falls"
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| − | Despite its name, Dry Creek is far from dry. Dry Creek Falls is one of the more impressive waterfalls in the [[Columbia River Gorge|Gorge]]. The waterfall is a horsetail, dropping through a weaker section in a large flow of columnar basalt. | + | Despite its name, Dry Creek is far from dry. Dry Creek Falls is one of the more impressive waterfalls in the [[Columbia River Gorge|Gorge]]. The waterfall is a horsetail, dropping through a weaker section in a large flow of columnar basalt. In fact the falls include several tiers above the one that is visible, but technical equipment is required to reach and explore these. |
Just below the falls is an abandoned water control structure that once provided the city of Cascade Locks with water. | Just below the falls is an abandoned water control structure that once provided the city of Cascade Locks with water. | ||
Revision as of 16:28, 30 November 2018
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Dry Creek Falls (Steve Hart)
- Hikes to this location:
- Dry Creek Falls Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.65701, -121.86645
- Elevation: 865 feet
Description
Despite its name, Dry Creek is far from dry. Dry Creek Falls is one of the more impressive waterfalls in the Gorge. The waterfall is a horsetail, dropping through a weaker section in a large flow of columnar basalt. In fact the falls include several tiers above the one that is visible, but technical equipment is required to reach and explore these.
Just below the falls is an abandoned water control structure that once provided the city of Cascade Locks with water.
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