Revision as of 22:02, 19 September 2021

Multnomah Falls Trailhead (Steve Hart)

• Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
• Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
• Latitude, Longitude: 45.57893, -122.11841
• Elevation: 20 feet
• Driving time from Portland: 40 minutes
• NOTICE: The Multnomah Falls Trail will be closed beyond the Benson Bridge for several weeks, beginning September 20th, 2021. Please see the CRGNSA website for information.

Hikes starting here

• Multnomah Falls Hike   (TH | <—   —> | LOG)
• Multnomah-Wahkeena Loop Hike   (TH | <—   —> | LOG)
• Franklin Ridge Loop Hike   (TH | <—   —> | LOG)
• Larch Mountain Hike   (TH | <—   —> | LOG)
• Cougar Rock via Elevator Shaft Hike   (TH | <—   —> | LOG)

Fees and Regulations

• Dogs on leash
• Beginning July 20th, 2021, a reservation is required to park at Multnomah Falls between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ($1 transaction fee)
• Only the I-84 parking area can be used at this time.
• Restrooms, restaurant, visitor center at Multnomah Falls Lodge

Driving Directions

Drive east from Portland on Interstate 84 to Exit 31 near Mile 31. This exit is accessible from I-84 in either direction. Walk under the footbridge to Multnomah Falls Lodge.

Alternatively, exit I-84 at the Bridal Veil Exit (28) and drive the Historic Columbia River Highway eastward to the Multnomah Falls Lodge parking area.

Alternatives to Driving

• Columbia Gorge Express runs buses seven days a week between the Gateway Transit Center (Portland) and Hood River. The bus stops five times daily at Multnomah Falls.
• Sasquatch Shuttle (parking at Bridal Veil) stops at several Gorge trailheads between the Portland Women's Forum and Horsetail Falls, including Multnomah Falls.

Contributors

• Stevefromdodge (creator)