United States · Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
Multnomah Falls
A two-tiered drop framed by a historic stone footbridge is Oregon's most-visited natural attraction, pulling in more than two million people a year just off Interstate 84. The bridge, built in 1914, crosses between the upper and lower drops and offers the classic postcard angle.
A two-tiered drop framed by a historic stone footbridge is Oregon's most-visited natural attraction, pulling in more than two million people a year just off Interstate 84. The bridge, built in 1914, crosses between the upper and lower drops and offers the classic postcard angle.
Multnomah Falls drops 189 metres (620 ft) on the Multnomah Creek, inside Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. It is a tiered-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Bridal Veil, with PDX the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Flows year-round; wetter months give a fuller upper drop while summer can thin it.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Flows year-round; wetter months give a fuller upper drop while summer can thin it.
Entry: Free; parking permit required in summer
Getting there
- Base townBridal Veil
- AirportPDX
- CountryUnited States
- RegionColumbia River Gorge, Oregon, North America
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
45.5762, -122.1158
Quick answers
How tall is Multnomah Falls?
Multnomah Falls drops 189 metres (620 feet). It is a tiered-type waterfall on the Multnomah Creek.
When is the best time to visit Multnomah Falls?
Peak flow is March to May and November to December. Flows year-round; wetter months give a fuller upper drop while summer can thin it.
What can you do at Multnomah Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Multnomah Falls?
The usual base is Bridal Veil, and the closest airport is PDX. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Free; parking permit required in summer.
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