2002-2004
Multnomah Falls Hike
48 Photos
Multnomah Falls
The trail where photos were taken is colored red.
Park either between opposing lanes of I84 or off the Old Columbia River Hwy
Entrance to the trail up to the top of Multnomah Falls
First, at glance up at the spectacular falls
The lower area has been completely remodeled
The Lower Multnomah Falls
As you begin your climb you are greeted by the truth
Another view of the lower falls
Looking back down the trail
Looking forward up the trail
In season there are beautiful wild Rhododendrons along the way
The bridge at the base of the falls - always a bit wet here
Looking down at the place where you began this hike
The base of Multnomah Falls - you cant go there - too dangerous
Another shot of the lower part of the main falls
Now the climb begins
Looking out over the parking area as you climb
Climbing
Climbing
Looking back down the trail at the junction of Gorge Trail #400
Nice little rest area along the way
A great view of the falls as you climb
Climbing
Climbing
Climbing
Pause to enjoy the wild roses and catch you breath
Looking back down the trail at a switchback
Climbing
Looking up the gorge at Hamilton Mtn with Beacon Rock peeking lower right
Climbing
Did I mention that this trail is steep???
Climbing
But at least it is a short trail
Switchbacks are the saving feature of this steep climb
The junction to the falls viewpoint and the trail up Multnomah Creek
A Columbine just hanging around
This is the junction to the top of the falls
Descending toward the top of the falls
Descending
A short steep stairway to the observation area
Looking upstream at a small falls
Looking at the very top of Multnomah Falls
Looking down at the lodge area where you could have begun this hike
Looking down at the parking areas
Looking across the Columbia River toward the Washington side
The rock stairway you used to get here
The trail up Multnomah Creek crosses a bridge near the junction to the falls viewing area
Enjoying the wild roses on the way back down
A closeup shot of the roses
---------------------------------The End of Another Excellent Adventure!-----------------------------------
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