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Outdoors Columbia River Gorge, Portland

Multnomah Falls

An outdoor spot in Columbia River Gorge, Portland, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Spring.

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Multnomah Falls in Columbia River Gorge, Portland
Photo: John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA · CC BY 2.0 · license

Why go

Oregon's tallest waterfall at 620 feet, 30 minutes east in the Columbia River Gorge.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Portland, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Vista House at Crown Point, 6.7 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Columbia River Gorge
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Spring

Nearby

The closest curated pick in Portland, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Vista House at Crown Point

    1918 stone observatory high above the Columbia River with the Gorge's signature view.

    Sight · 6.7 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Multnomah Falls is a stop on our Pacific Northwest route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Portland

2 more curated outdoor spots in Portland. See the full Portland guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Portland run from 45°F in December to 84°F in August; December is usually the wettest month. For Multnomah Falls itself, we suggest: Spring.

Modelled monthly averages for Portland from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Portland weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Multnomah Falls, Oregon 97014, USA
Coordinates
45.57616, -122.11578
Destination
Portland, Oregon

Multnomah Falls: quick answers

How much time do you need at Multnomah Falls?

Plan on about an hour at Multnomah Falls. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Multnomah Falls?

Our pick: Spring. Insider tip: Summer timed-entry permits may apply on the I-84 lot.

Is Multnomah Falls free?

Yes, we list Multnomah Falls as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Multnomah Falls?

Multnomah Falls is at Multnomah Falls, Oregon 97014, USA, in Columbia River Gorge. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Multnomah Falls?

Multnomah Falls appears on Pacific Northwest, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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