Updated July 2026
Multnomah Falls
Oregon's tallest waterfall at 620 feet, dropping in two tiers fed by Multnomah Creek; the historic Benson Footbridge spans the gap between the upper and lower falls.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Columbia River Gorge NSA (USFS) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Multnomah Falls drops about 620 feet. That makes it the 14th-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 98% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.
The Multnomah Falls Trail #441 (to top viewpoint via Benson Footbridge) reaches it about 2.4 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 830 feet of elevation gain, rated moderate. The nearest town is Bridal Veil. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Columbia River Gorge NSA (USFS) for closures and current conditions.
Winter and spring (Nov-May); flows year-round. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
More Oregon waterfalls
- Abiqua Falls · 92 ft
- Bridal Veil Falls · 118 ft
- Butte Creek Falls · 78 ft
- Clearwater Falls · 30 ft
- Double Falls · 178 ft
- Drift Creek Falls · 75 ft
- Dry Creek Falls · 74 ft
- Elowah Falls · 213 ft
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