About Multnomah Falls

Multnomah Falls is “The Granddaddy” of the 77 waterfalls on Oregon’s side of the Columbia River Gorge.  This majestic waterfall is Oregons tallest at 620ft. While there are many other taller waterfalls in the United States and around the world, the awesomeness and beauty of Oregon’s magnificent Multnomah Falls is unsurpassed.  According to Native American lore, Multnomah Falls was created to win the heart of a young princess who wanted a hidden place to bathe.

Geologically, underground springs from Larch Mountain are the year round water source for Multnomah Falls. This underground source is augmented by runoff from the winter snowpack in Cascade Mountains and Oregon’s famous rainfall.

Visiting Multnomah Falls

This spectacular falls attracts extremely large crowds in the summer and weekends, so plan accordingly.  Save yourself the hassle and go on a Columbia River Gorge Tour with Sea to Summit Tours and Adventures .

One of Portland Oregon’s must-see attractions, Multnomah Falls has been dazzling visitors for ages. In addition to the natural splendor, Multnomah Falls also offers many great ways for visitors to explore. Starting with a view point at the base of the falls, you’ll find the perfect place for photos and simply taking in the majesty of this natural wonder. From there, a relatively easy paved foot trail leads to the famous Benson Bridge, named after Simon Benson.  This beautiful 45-foot bridge offers an impressive view of  Multnomah Falls upper plunge pool, as well as a view looking down over the lower falls and onto the Columbia River Gorge.

On Private & Custom Columbia River Gorge Tours and for more ambitious visitors, a hiking trail continues steeply for over a mile to the top of Multnomah Falls, featuring sweeping views of the Columbia River Gorge along the way.  Once at the top, be prepared for the unforgettable sight from Multnomah Falls Upper Viewpoint. This balcony is pitched over the edge of Multnomah Falls at a dizzying 620 feet from your starting point below!

While Multnomah Falls is a main attraction on any Columbia River Gorge Tour, it is only one of the many beautiful water falls and sites we will visit. Join Sea to Summit Tours & Adventures on a Columbia River Gorge Tour Today!