Multnomah Falls Columbia River Gorge & GPS
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Multnomah Falls is a short distance, east, of Portland, Oregon, with the main parking area in the middle of Interstate 84. It's a favorite travel destination listed on my Oregon Hiking page index.
If you visit Oregon and don't know what poison-oak looks like, be sure to see our photos: Poison-oak info. There is not a lot of poison-oak, but some here and there. For the area of Multnohmah Falls GPS coordinates are:
45.577420, -122.118950
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with Google Map or Google Earth.By way of Interstate 84, it's at exit 31, which is about 31 miles from Portland city center. If you want to use the old scenic highway, leave Hy. 84 at exit 35 if you are headed west, or leave Hy. 84 at exit 28 if you are headed east. The old highway is parallel to Hy. 84.
The hike to the top of the falls is about 1.2 miles, but you may continue with two additional 6 mile trail options. The vicinity also includes several other waterfalls and many more hiking trails.
The lower part of Multnomah Falls is visible from the highway, and you can reach the lower part of the falls in just a few minutes, using the sidewalk.
The longer 1.2 mile trail will take you to the top of Multnomah Falls, which is 620 feet high - the second highest year-round waterfall in the USA.
About 2 million people visit these falls per year, but only a fraction of a fraction of them hike to the top. The real hiking is not crowded.
The 1925 lodge represents every type of rock found in the Columbia River Gorge. It has an information center, snack bar, gift shop and restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Even the lower small fall and bridge are excellent for individual and family photos. Be sure to bring your camera along.
WIth the short drive from Portland, Oregon, this waterfall and trail are an excellent get-away for someone who wants to reach a destination less than one hour from a city.
Here are some albums pertaining to Oregon and a little bit over the borders.
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