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Located just twenty minutes east of Troutdale, rushes the water of Multnomah Falls. The Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area extends from the Sandy River near Troutdale nearly 80 miles east to the Deschutes River.
The Gorge holds some of the region's most scenic vistas and leads to hundreds of wilderness areas and recreation destinations, such as Bonneville Dam and Hood River. There are two ways to get to the falls: Interstate 84 east, and the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Highway. For your convenience, use our location link to the left for a map to each these routes. The Historic Columbia River Scenic Highway is a must for those who seek the full beauty of the Gorge.

To get to the Historic Columbia River Scenic Highway simply head through historic downtown Troutdale.
The winding road will deliver you to Multnomah Falls but on the way you will be captivated by breathtaking views of the Columbia River Gorge. Some sites to stop and see along the way include, the Vista House at Crown Point and many other waterfalls and view points.

Multnomah Falls is the second highest year-round waterfall in the nation. The water of the Falls drops 620 feet from its origin on Larch Mountain. Unusually cold weather can turn this plummeting falls into a frozen icicle, with a few drops falling from the bottom. The frozen Falls are a sight to behold.

To complete your perfect day of hiking the numerous paths located at and around Multnomah Falls or just enjoying the view, you can relax and dine at the Multnomah Falls Lodge . We serve fine food with a magnificent view of the Falls. The lodge was built in 1925 by A.E. Doyle, and is designed with stones. The lodge offers visitors a place to relax and take in some refreshments, and to rest the legs from the miles of hiking paths that surround the Multnomah Falls National Scenic Area.