Hike the trails...
...for a
closer look at the falls or a walk in the woods. Follow the Larch Mountain
trail 1/4 mile to the historic Benson arch bridge. From there, the top of the
falls is just one mile further (this is fairly steep, though!). The truly hardy
may want to continue on the Larch Mountain trail to the top (six miles), where
you'll be rewarded with a spectacular view of the Cascade Mountains and the
Columbia River Gorge. Free trail maps are available at the Visitors center. For
the more serious hikers, there are more detailed maps that can be
purchased.
USDA Forest Service,
Multnomah Falls Visitor Center
(503) 695-2372
USDA Forest Service,
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
(541) 386-2333
Web Site
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Learn
the history...
...and more! The Multnomah Falls site is rich in
history--natural, cultural, geologic. You can discover and uncover many
treasures with the help of exhibits, signs, brochures, books, and naturalist
activities and programs.
The Forest Service information center
is open seven days a week from 9 AM to 5 PM. The desk is staffed jointly by the
Friends of Multnomah Falls and the U.S. Forest Service. The staff is happy to
serve you and answer your questions about the falls and the Columbia River
Gorge.
A brochure about Multnomah Falls is available in Spanish,
French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Russian.
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