The falls were so beautiful! There was hiking available for every skill level, even my toddler could enjoy herself. They were super busy, but that's expected at any waterfall. There is an attached restaurant with bathrooms, and a snack food area too. We got some nachos before and they were legit! read more

Multnomah Falls is really a wonderful place. Even though it's touristy and popular, it's very worth it. Don't just go for Multnomah Falls though, you've gotta see the Columbia River Gorge and all of the other waterfalls in this area. The whole area nearby is full of them. Really gorgeous area, very close to Portland. Go there! For more info see: http://sites.google.com/site/daykations/portland-or read more

Wow!!! Such a beautiful place Oregon is full of gorgeous locations and this is one of the top on the list! If you are going to hike to the top come prepared water and good hiking shoes! The trail is very narrow and dangerous in some spots. The closer you get to the top it begins to get muddy so don't wear anything nice or it will be covered in mud. Definitely worth the hike though the views are breathtaking! read more

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While reading various articles, I heard about this waterfall. After our flight into PDX, we decided to drive straight to Multnomah Falls, since that was the closest we'd be to it. We had decent expectations, but wow this place was amazing! First, Google Maps took us past it. We were somewhat freaking out, but it turned us around and allowed us to drive past Horsetail Falls, another waterfall up the road. There was absolutely no one there, so we stopped to take pictures and enjoy ourselves. Afterwards, we drove down to Multnomah, which was even more beautiful. We loved the view so much! After asking around, we decided to hike up to the bridge. We had assumed it would be a longer, more difficult hike, but it actually only took about 5 minutes on a paved trail. I totally recommend checking this place out if you're ever in Portland! read more

Driving there was kind of tricky.. you ride the freeway and parking is in the MIDDLE of it. I would keep my eyes on the road when you approach the fall because there are signs that guide you. The navigation was quite confusing, but my biggest tip would be for you to be on the left side of the free way when approaching from either side. We missed when initially going that we had to drive another 5 miles or so to come back and try again. I noticed that parking was hard to find, but people leave quickly so you'll eventually find parking. We got lucky and found one RIGHT away. It was very easy to get to the fall once we parked. You go under the road bridge and climb couple steps, walk a few, and you've arrived. It's nicely paved, so it's NOT a hike. Unfortunately the entrance to the top bridge was closed down, but the view at the bottom was still breathtaking! We pretty much snapped couple pictures, went to the gift shop, and left - total duration 30 mins. read more

Multnomah Falls - Hiking Near Me - Bridal Veil, Oregon

So very beautiful and just right off the freeway! This was my first time here and It was just spectacular. It's just a quick walk under the freeway and you are at the base f of the falls! There are also very clean restrooms here as well. I was told most of the trails are closed due to a wildfire but they will hopefully reopen later this year. I would love to go back when it's warmer and hike around. Dogs are also allowed on leashes!! Wish I lived closer..... read more

This is such a gorgeous hi it's amazing starts off on a trail was little boring at first but still beautiful very crowded but once you get past the crowd more or less a little bit away from the main waterfall it becomes a dirt Trail and just goes and goes and goes extremely beautiful lots of water and neither would she let me go one of the nicest hikes I have been to read more

Multnomah Falls - Hiking Near Me - Bridal Veil, Oregon

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Went hiking at this Oregon "must-see" YEARS ago and I'm dying to go back. I vividly remember the breathtaking scenery, soft sounds of the leaves crunching as tourists from across the country observed one of the greatest landmarks in the country, and the dry heat of August surrounding me. I truly love this gorgeous landmark and I am dying to bring my man here someday soon! read more

As an Oregonian I don't have anything bad to say. The memories I have of this area have always been amazing and I'll always cherish them!

While on my west coast trip, I got a chance to go Multnomah Falls which is a must if you're in the Portland area. The waterfall is very nice and refreshing. I got to up to bridge to take photos as well. If you're into nature and scenic, this is a spot to stop by and very breathtaking. read more

Worth the drive from Portland. So beautiful and peaceful (other than the hundreds of other people trying to capture the same money shot). Still worth it. Its spring and drizzly right now which makes it better to see in my opinion. read more

This is a beautiful place to visit. On the day we stopped we were notified early per road signs that there was no parking available at Multnomah falls. No problem for us, we stopped and parked at the falls just prior to Multnomah and walked approximately 1/2 mile to get there. The path was a little rough but should be an easy hike for most people. When you arrive there are snack and drinks for purchase, a decent gift shop and restrooms. You can choose to ascend 0.2 miles up to the first bridge and/or 0.5 up to the top. I have been told this is the tallest falls in the area. Not sure if that is true but it is absolutely lovely here!!! read more

If you're an out of shape fat bastard like me, I don't recommend trying the hike to the top.

I do love this hike because it's a perfect amount of satisfying enough incline hiking exercise for me and my dog. Plus I usually go on hikes and travels alone so I'd rather go somewhere that is semi-crowded and not just empty since I feel a bit unsafe at times when I go to nice nature area and there's no one around. The waterfall was beautiful and overall felt great getting to the top. I just wish it was closer to me since it's an hour away but it's worth it once I finish the hike and I feel that it was a great exercise with beautiful views. read more

Breathtaking, to be sure. I don't know that I've ever had such easy access to as much incredible natural beauty. Parking is easy, with a safe pedestrian tunnel to get you under the highway. There is a charming old structure that houses the park office, gift shop, a museum and a restaurant. Outside you'll find coffee options and walk up snacks. The path up to the observation areas is wide and easy to walk on, even in the ice cold weather of New Year's Day, which is when I visited. It sure gets crowded, and you'll wait your turn to take a selfie with the magnificent waterfall in the background, but it's worth it. And now a word of caution. Just because the trail is open, that doesn't mean it is safe. I couldn't believe the tourists I saw in sneakers, or heels, wearing very little protective gear, heading out on the trail to go up to the observation area above the falls. There is a mile of narrow switchbacks, most of which were covered in treacherous ice, the day I was there. I saw more than a couple of folks take hard falls, and when I warned someone who was headed up she said, "They wouldn't let us up here if it wasn't safe." The employees down at the bottom aren't your daddy. They were spreading salt on the paths around the lower observation decks, but listen up - once you get out on the real trail, you're in the wild and I don't care that you can still see the parking lot, you're no longer safe in the strong arms of modernity. Wear protective clothing, carry some snacks (hee-hee), have ice gear ready if it is winter, some cleats or a pointy hiking pole or something! And love it. This is why we live here, am I right? Access to natural beauty right outside out front doors. read more

If you ask me what is the most beatiful place in Oregon, my answer would be Crater Lake. If you ask me what is the most beatiful place in Oregon that is close to PDX then my answer would be Multnomah Falls. It is simply breathtaking!! Hike to the top is definitely worth the view and it takes about 20-30 mins in the summer. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ | | |- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...______... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -| | | I I | | | | I I | | | | I I | | | | I | | | | I | | | | I | | | | I I | | | | I | | | | I I | | | | I | | | | I | _ _ _ | | _ _ | I I | ( | | ) | I I | / | | \______________|___I_I__|_____________ / | | \ ||_||_||_||_||_||_||_||_||_||_||_||_||_||_||_||_||_||_/ | | \ '||' '||'_'II'_= = = = = = = = =_'II'_'||' '||' / | | \ || // | I I | \\ || / | | \ // | I I I | \\ / | | \ _ _ | I I | _ _ / | | \ | I I I | / | | \ | I I | / | | \ | I I | / | | \_..____I___|_..._/ | | / / / / / | | / / / | | | | I I | | | | I I | | | | I I | | | | I I | | | | I I | | | | I I | | |________________|____I___I__|____________________| AN ASCII POSTCARD OF MULTNOMAH FALLS (sans all the trees and stuff!!) read more

A nice hike for the family or couple. Paved trails but not always very well maintained. If you go on the weekend, go early. It gets way too crowded to allow a comfortable relaxing hike. You might have to park somewhere far away like Rooster Rock park and take a shuttle. If it gets that busy I would go another day. read more

Great place to visit and hike. Not so great to visit on a holiday. The parking is terrible. Which is understandable. We just happened to visit on a Memorial Day. That was the only downside. Everything else was a great nature experience even with all the other tourists there. It didn't feel too overcrowded for me as people tend to take pics and move on. Just be patient and you will get that perfect waterfall pics you wanted. And don't forget that it's not the only waterfall on the area there are many to see and visit. read more

There's just nothing like it. Even as someone from this area, the novelty factor doesn't wear off. It's where I take any out of towner visitors, because multnomah has a unique beauty. I've never been to the cafe. I've never been to the top. I've wandered the trail a bit and driven by more times than I care to count. I find this attraction accessible, worthwhile, peaceful... more descriptors than I could ever list. If you have any interest in nature, this place is worth a visit. Granted I haven't been there in peak tourism times, it has a convenient parking lot, a cafe for the essentials, and a trail that will hold sights unseen no matter how far up you go read more

I bring out of state visitors here and the Vista House at Crown Point to experience the beauty of our area. Stunning in every season. The drive along the old highway is wonderful. Stop along the way for a hike or enjoy some of the other falls. Highly recommended read more

One of the places that you don't want to miss if you're ever visiting OR. I was treated to stop by at this place when I was in town to visit a friend of mine from elementary. She was yappin' about checking out the waterfalls and the hiking trails....my goodness! I can't argue with her, since she knows the area very well. I was amazed by the scenery....fresh scent of green trees and mists of the waterfall. Luckily, I got the chance to visit during the summer because during the winter, it's a lot slippery for a walk and the waterfall is cold as ice so you won't get a good view of it. read more

This place was a perfect morning hike with a great view of the water falls. I'm from California and it was great seeing leaves with different colors and lots of greenery. I went early morning on a weekday and there were very little people so it was not crowded. Towards the end of the hike there were more visitors and I can see how the narrow trails can get overflowing with traffic. The hike itself was very easy and you come across rivers and fallen tree trucks. Stuff I only see in movies or Smokey the Bear commercials. Lovely hike, free parking, and fresh air. Go early or it can get crowded. read more

When visiting Portland, Oregon, my family and I decided to take a trip to Multnomah Falls. The trip from Portland to the fall was about half an hour drive. The day we drove there, it was raining very hard, therefore the road was a bit slippery. When arriving to the spot, the road to access the parking lot was very narrow and the edges of the road were sketchy. You have to be very careful that you do not drive too fast because you can easily get into an accident. Did I also mention that it is all free, the parking lot and the view? An extra reason to go! The weather was tolerable the day my family and I went. It was cold, drizzling when arriving to the fall, but the view of the fall was breathtaking. There are two bridges when viewing the waterfall; one is at the bottom, where usually everyone stands to have a clear view of the fall and take pictures. There is a small hill that you have to climb up to get to the second bridge that is higher, takes around 3-5 minutes, depending on your speed. When arriving to the second part of the bridge, make sure you have a coat if you do not want to get your clothes a bit damp. Usually with the wind, the water that is departing downwards, will go straight towards individuals on the bridge, nevertheless the view from the second bridge will be mesmerizing. There is a pathway you can take to go up the hill to reach the top of the fall. My family and I decided to go for it, halfway I became a bit dizzy, it might have been due the elevation and the fact that I was running a little out of breath. My mother began to get scared of the height so she and I decided to head back down. Although there is a lot of people who climb up the hill, it was not made for me to handle that day. A family friend that was with us decided to head towards the top. He later on told us that he was not able to make it all the way because he felt that he was running out of breath and assumed it must have been due to the altitude. Be careful going back down the hill because it is slippery; personally, make sure that if you decide to take the hike, you wear shoes other than boots, or sandals. There are bathrooms available for the public. There is also a gift shop and coffee spot right next to the fall where you can go into and relax. Unfortunately, the day I went it was closed; therefore, I was not able to go in, I only saw what was inside from the outside view. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous and the fall is jaw dropping, something that you do not see every day. It is a must see if visiting Portland! read more

Multnomah Falls - Hiking Near Me - Bridal Veil, Oregon

Multnomah falls is indeed really beautiful and it's one of the most popular attractions around Portland area. Be prepare to deal with crowds on the weekend, especially when it's nice outside. Wear comfortable shoes so you can hike to higher ground where there will be less people. Bring camera because I guarantee you want to take some pictures of this beauty. read more

Best bang for your buck in regards to how much time you spend to get to see a beautis view like this. To view the overall waterfall is a quick walk up the stairs and that view is just beautiful in itself. If you want to get closer and actually get on top of the fall, you have to hike about 1.5 miles which is not that bad at all to get to the top. There will be a fork and most people turn right to go there. You can play in the creek which is shallow but soooo cold. It will literally lock you but you worked it so might as well play right? We played there for less than an hour and did a cute ol photo shoot. The other cool part is that at that fork, you can turn left and hike .5 miles or so to get under another waterfall. It is the path less traveled but it is TOTALLY worth it. Once you see the fall, you have to get off the path and maneuver your way toward the water but it is quite thrilling. That water is even more freezing and my friend could barely breathe so just be careful. You get to see all these goodies within such a short hike. I recommend sunblock, hat, sunglasses, sneakers, and towels. No one really goes into the water so you dont need to wear a bathing suit. read more

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Decent hike, gorgeous views. I wish they'd hurry up and get that bridge fixed! I was hoping for a hike up the falls yesterday just to find a hole in the bridge preventing such. read more

Honestly, one of the best waterfalls in the world. Even if you are not hiking it is a quick 5 minute walk up view. BE AWARE - I GOT MY STUFF STOLEN. Keep all your expensive things with you. Seriously, though you need to get here :) read more

Besides the food scene in Portland, I wanted to visit Multnomah Falls while in Oregon and pictures don't do it justice. I fell in love with this place instantly. Driving from a distance I saw the beautiful falls and was so excited to see it upclose. I was kind of surprised of how many people were there on Christmas day but it wasn't overwhelming. From the ground level, to the middle bridge, and to the highest point, if you are into views and pictures, this is an awesome place. Don't be weary if you think it's a bit of a hike, the trail is paved so that you can even bring up children and strollers. But let me warn you, once you pass the bridge, the trail can get a little challenging especially if you don't have the right pair of shoes or are prepared to go up hill. Other than that I think it's perfect place to hangout and be adventurous. Before reaching the top of the falls, you can also play on the water and rocks, but do be careful. Overall a great experience while visiting this place. A great place for locals and tourists. read more

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A definite must see in Portland! The waterfall is absolutely stunning and the one mile hike to the top of the waterfall is fairly strenuous, mainly due to the incline, but is worth it to see the view of the mountains and rivers from the top. Everyone who visits Portland must see the Multnomah Falls! read more

Favorite part of the trip! Insider tip: take the 84 directly when going there and take the scenic route back (instead of vice versa). If you take the scenic route there you'll be stuck in traffic along with the hundred of other people who had the same idea. Also when you take the 84 directly to multnomah falls the exit takes you directly to a parking area that is not accessible when coming from the scenic route. Fair warning though, the 1.3 mile hike to the top of the falls is not easy if you don't hike often. I was breathing like a fat kid at the 4/11 mark. read more

One of my favorite hikes! A little challenging in places, but the scenery was incredible and the falls are not to be missed.

Majestic. Magical. Worth every second spent.

Great 1.25 mile strenuous hike to top of the falls. And also the drive to the falls on US-30 is gorgeous.

The hike up to the top of the waterfall (about a mile) isn't too bad... I did it in flipflops! lol... I didn't know we would be hiking on our weekend to Oregon so I didn't pack any shoes... The waterfall is beautiful and so serene.... and so is the view from up there!! read more

This place is awesome, enough said. This should be the #1 thing to see in Portland. I can't stress the awesomesauce of this place. Hiking and waterfalls and the sounds of nature what else do you need? read more

The falls is beautiful. One of the best falls in Oregon. You will love it.. It's always packed on summer time, you will hate finding a parking spot, might wanna drive early. If you just want to watch the falls you can walk a little, up where the bridge is and take pictures, But you can always hike to the top of the falls, explore more and watch the views. Don't forget to bring your pet and sneakers :) BRING SOME WATER! read more

Multnomah Falls - Multnomah Falls, Oregon - Hiking Near Me - Bridal Veil, Oregon

Yes, it might be the most touristy thing you could do in Oregon but it lives up to the hype. I'm from California and visiting these falls was simply a breathtaking experience; what a gem for Oregon residents! The pictures look amazing, seeing it in person is something else, completely indescribable. Go early, like super early right when the park opens it is TOTALLY worth it to avoid the crowds. We saw the falls and did the Multnomah-Wahkeena Loop Hike which took us to the top of the falls and then on a 5 mile trek to see eight falls. What's great about this trail is that it loops us back to the entrance. We finished by 10AM and the crowd at the falls was ridiculous in addition to the backed up entrance with cars lining up to get in and park. We were so thankful to have left before the chaos! A must see in your lifetime! read more

This place is pretty amazing. I came in January 2004, and although my friend and I didn't want to--or weren't allowed to; I don't remember--walk all the way up because of the ice and snow, it was just breathtaking. read more

Ah man! Um wow!!!! There a bunch of other beautiful falls here on the drive along the Columbia River gorge bug this one tops them all! Parking is tough to find because it's packed with tourists like myself. You have the option of hiking up to a bridge about halfway up the falls which we opted out of due to a recent sports related knee injury I had. You can also view ge falls after a short climb of stairs and a pathway. At ground level there is a gift shop, visitors center, snack cart and even a restaurant. I bought a little magnet at the gift shop for $4, lots of cutie things were pricy there. These falls are so incredibly beautiful!!! A must see when visiting Portland, it's about a half hour drive outside the city. read more

How can you rate a waterfall/nature?? Absolutely beautiful, plus it's a scenic drive from PDX to get here. Gets very crowded at the bottom but not enough that you can't take pictures :) If you want to get to the top, wear hiking shoes, we've spotted people spraining ankles... but it's not a bad hike and I recommend going. Parking is a bit painful. They sell sweets and ice cream at the bottom if you need to recharge before heading back to the city! read more