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Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint, Near Portland, OR

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Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint

A small Columbia River Gorge state site with a steep trail down to a two-tier waterfall and a paved loop with river views.

Near Portland, OR

About Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint

This state scenic viewpoint sits beside the Historic Columbia River Highway on the grounds of a former lumber mill. A steep, short trail leads down to the base of a waterfall that drops in two tiers, passing under an 1914 bridge on the way. Visitors are asked to watch the falls from the trail rather than walking the narrow highway bridge. A shorter paved loop offers wide views up the Columbia River, with rock formations and a forest area that was affected by a 2017 fire. Signs along the paths describe native wildflowers, and picnic tables, restrooms, and a large lawn are near the parking area.

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