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Multnomah Falls, Bridal Veil, OR

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Multnomah Falls

Multnomah Falls is an outdoor activity in Bridal Veil, OR, part of the Portland, Oregon guide. Cost: free. Parking near the falls requires a timed permit late May through early September; a free shuttle runs from Portland during peak season.

53000 Historic Columbia River Hwy · Bridal Veil, OR

Why you should go…

Multnomah Falls drops 620 feet in two tiers and is Oregon's most-visited natural attraction. A paved path climbs to the Benson Bridge for a close-up view of the lower falls, and a steeper trail continues to the top for gorge overlooks.

  • #waterfall
  • #hiking
  • #columbia river gorge
  • #nature

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