Multnomah Falls Trailhead
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
- 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
Contents |
Hikes starting here
- Multnomah Falls Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Multnomah-Wahkeena Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Larch Mountain Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Cougar Rock via Elevator Shaft Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
Fees and Regulations
- Dogs on leash
- No fees, but parking areas can fill up after about 9:30 a.m. on weekends, so arrive early!
Driving Directions
As of January 1st, 2021, a new system allows for a limited number of visitors at Multnomah Falls on a first-come, first-served basis from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Only the I-84 parking area can be used at this time. More information can be found at the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area website
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
On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Memorial Day to September 25th, Columbia Gorge Express runs a bus between the Gateway Transit Center (Portland), Rooster Rock State Park, and Multnomah Falls.
Contributors
- Stevefromdodge (creator)