Latourell Falls

Latourell Falls is a striking waterfall in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge, known for its dramatic drop and unique basalt formations. The falls are easily accessible from a short, scenic trail that takes you right to the base, where you can feel the cool mist and admire the vibrant green moss-covered rocks. A longer loop trail is available for those wanting a more extensive hike, leading to both the upper falls and stunning viewpoints.

A better alternative to Multnomah falls if you're looking to avoid parking fees and crowds. The falls are slightly less accessible as you do have to go up (or down) a few flights of stairs to see the lower portion of the falls. The loop that takes you to the upper falls is light to moderate in difficulty and I would highly recommend trying it during your visit. It's about an hour round trip (this includes time to take photos) and you get an awesome view of the gorge on your way back. The trail can get muddy and there is a downed tree or two, but it's quite straightfoward and easy to follow.

A 249 ft waterfall. The parking is right off the columbia river gorge scenic highway. You may have a challenge to find a parking spot but if you are patient you should get one.

Great hike for all ages and levels. I would definitely do this again. Good views, pretty easy trail. However , I did not like the amount of dogs on the trail.. not a dog lover!

Latourell Falls provides the community with a beautiful waterfall and forests, not too far from the much more crowded tourist-friendly location at Multnomah Falls. It can be a bit busy here during nicer weather, but not too bad compared to other places. Plus, people tend to gather around the waterfall, as it is easily accessible for anyone of any age. There is a trail in the area that can give you more sights than just the waterfall and it's a nice experience to explore. It's close to the city but gives you a good feeling of being surrounded by nature.

Came early to avoid crowds Small parking lot Clean restrooms available Hiked to upper falls as well as lower falls Moderate hike Picnic tables near restrooms Benches along trail for rest stops

This is an easily accessible waterfall that you can hike to at water level, mid level from an overview, and on top of. There's a small bridge at the bottom of the trail with a nice view. There's a dedicated parking lot for the waterfall but it's not very big so expect a difficult time parking on weekends or after noon.

Impressive high waterfall that you can get really close to. The place is not as crowded as some of the other falls and definitely worth the visit. People take turns to take photos, very nice place. Small parkinglot close to the falls can be a bit crowded.