As its name suggests, this hike leads past 10 wondrous waterfalls, many of which you can walk behind, too! Hiking clockwise, you'll encounter South Falls, Lower South Falls, Lower North Falls, Double Falls, Middle North Falls, Drake Falls, Twin Falls, North Falls, Upper North Falls, and Winter Falls. Of course, if you're up for a little day trip adventure, head up to Silver Falls State Park to the Trail of Ten Falls. Wahclella Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Ponytail Falls, and, of course, mighty Multnomah Falls - these are just some of the incredible cascades you'll discover in the Columbia River Gorge. Driving east along Interstate 84, exit at the Eagle Creek exit, one mile past the Bonneville Dam exit (immediately after a short tunnel). We’re partial, of course, to the Beaver State’s side of this natural wonder with more than 90 cascades on the Oregon side alone, there’s no better place to go waterfall chasing than the Columbia River Gorge. Coordinates: 45.62163, -121.89466 Elevation: 380 feet USGS Map: Tanner Butte 7 1/2' This fall is located along the Eagle Creek trail in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic area. The mighty Columbia River serves as the border between Oregon and Washington, and there are all sorts of treasures awaiting you on both states’ sides. Portland is practically bursting with beautiful waterfall hikes, thanks, in part, to the Columbia River Gorge. Hailed as The Crown Jewel of the Pacific Northwest, the Columbia River Gorge is the largest natural scenic area in the United States, and it's a veritable treasure trove of falls, too. Some of the best waterfall hikes near Portland, Oregon include:
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