Located just off the Columbia River Gorge lies this beautiful, unique waterfall that flows beautifully down the rocky moss. Getting here on the side road can be a little risky, so please drive safe, drive slow, and share the road. Parking is right after the crossing signal in an open dirt lot across from the falls. There's two paths, the upper view point which will no give you the view you see in Al the pictures, but it's easy for a quick teaser. Stay to the left and up to go down to the falls and there you'll see this beautiful fall. The path can get muddy from the cliffs and water running on the sides. The multiple fall streams on the moss is what makes this fall so eye pleasing. The rocks are slippery so mind to the paths and enjoy beautiful fall! read more

Panther Creek Falls - Hiking Near Me - Carson, Washington

Well what can I say besides this is one of the most beautiful hikes I have ever been on. The hike to get to the waterfall is short enough and once you get there, you could literally watch the water fall for hours. It looks like something out of a movie, a fantasy movie with fairies and goddesses. The path to get there can be a little bit narrow, so I recommend wearing shoes with good grip and don't take too much with you, it's best to pack light for this one. You could truly sit there for hours with nothing but the water entertaining you. It's so pure and cleansing and definitely something you will think about the rest of your day, if not week. I highly recommend this beautiful aspect of nature. read more

Beautiful. Be sure to see it from both viewpoints!! My favorite was the view from below. read more

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Panther Creek Falls is nice, it's pleasant, but among all the grand waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge area, it's just okay. Panther Creek is located 13 miles north of the town of Carson, Washington off Highway 14. It won't blow you away, but could be worthwhile for those people who are waterfall enthusiasts...and who are trying to check off seeing as many waterfalls as possible along the Washington - Oregon border. There are so many. This part of the USA is just spectacular to visit, and very underrated in my opinion. And so the trailhead for Panther Creek Falls is situated right off the road. I parked along the shoulder which was fine. Also, I entered the falls' address into Google Maps ahead of time because the closer you get to Panther Creek, the more likely you'll lose cell phone reception and there are no road signs assisting you for finding this quick roadside stop. Once here, a small trailhead sign directs you to Panther Creek Falls. It's only 1/3rd of a mile long. So ultimately you don't need to allocate much time for the visit. The trail passes through the quiet forest where you'll have 2 options to pick from...the Viewpoint or the Bottom of the Falls. Since it's so short of a hike/walk, you might as well stop at both spots. First heading to the Viewpoint, the falls are right in front of you for the most part. I took a picture or two. It was nothing special and so after a couple of minutes I returned back onto the trail and headed for the Bottom of the Falls. At the base of Panther Creek Falls, there's a wooden railing separating you from entering the creek that the waterfall splashes down onto. A warning sign says not to venture past it because of dangerous footing. Standing at the bottom of the falls didn't give me a chills type of moment. Panther Creek is marginal looking when comparing it to what else is around. When I reflect back on the experience (with places like Multnomah Falls, LaTourell Falls and Horsetail Falls so close by and much more heralded), coming here was just average. Some last notes... - I showed up at 6pm back at the end of July and the forest started to cover what remaining sunlight was left in the sky. - It's free to visit. There was no one else here on the trail or at the falls but myself. They say it's a 130-foot waterfall, but it didn't appear to be that tall. - I used one hour to walk down to the base with returning back to my car. That's how fast it takes. Also, the walking trail isn't elevated. There were a few switchbacks heading down to the bottom. From here, the next stop the following day along my waterfalls journey was Spirit Falls, about 25 miles east back along Highway 14 and near the town of Cook, Washington. Spirit Falls was a much better time, and still, yet another hidden gem situated along the Columbia River Gorge. In the end, Panther Creek Falls can be visited, but it can also be skipped. For me, it was like a fun game to see how many different waterfalls I could get to so I didn't mind stopping by. read more

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Gorgeous and unique! It's definitely worth going out of your way to see the Panther Creek Falls. There's some parking right across from the trail entrance (no bathrooms). The walk is railed off to lead you to a viewing area near the top of the falls. They don't want you going beyond the walkway, made clear by frequent signs. The short trail down to the upper viewing area is beautiful, but do not stop at the upper view (as long as you're able). The narrow and rocky trail down to the lower level viewing is pretty short, but semi-steep with some slippery rocks. The view from the lower level is amazing. The falls are lush and wide, with water streaming from various spots at different rates. It's a very unique and peaceful site to see. Highly recommend! read more

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Gorgeous waterfall | quick hike We visited this waterfall a couple of times. Once was during Memorial Day Weekend and another time was during a fall weekend. There's more people out during a holiday. There's dirt parking off the side of the road. Many people are tempted to scramble up this pile of rocks and then look down regretting their poor decision. Every single person I've seen, kids included, have a difficult and slow descent as some rocks slide down. (don't do it in the first place) Cross safely across the road. There's actually a sign pointing you in the direction to where the fall is. There's a small opening of a trail head, and that's where you begin your trek down to the falls. It's literally a 5-minute hike. You'll come to the viewing platform and see the huge waterfall. Some folks go down, which I hear is actually treacherous, as some folks have died. Beautiful waterfall that's basically roadside, but not handicap accessible. No bathrooms. Camping nearby. An hour from this waterfall is another beautiful hike and waterfall called Falls Creek Falls. read more

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My wife was smart enough to write down the details for finding Panther Creek Falls, because, as she suspected, we had intermittent cell service the closer we got. And, this wonderful spot isn't really marked out at the road when you're driving by. But, once you make it here, the reasonably spacious parking area at the bottom of a rubble stone hillside make it easy to know you've arrived. A couple of unofficial, spray painted arrows pointed us towards the trail. There are two short hiking options once you find the trail. One branch leads to a viewpoint looking at the top of the falls, and the other takes you on a switchback down to the bottom. The second is somewhat steeper, but neither option is particularly strenuous. As you get to either viewpoint, there are fences along the edge of the trail and warning signs (sadly, largely ignored) intended to protect visitors from their own stupidity. This is a wonderful, little known but easy to get to, place to enjoy part of Gifford Pinchot National Forest. read more

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Review #999, and so glad it's such a special location! This is such a beautifully unique looking waterfall! It's location is certainly off the beaten path, but it's a nice scenic drive to get there & bonus points because the road is both paved AND in good shape with not many potholes. The trailhead is somewhat hidden because people keep stealing the trailhead sign the forest service puts up. There's a large turnout to park at and the trailhead is about 25 yards back on the opposite side of the road from where you park. There are NO restroom facilities. You'll definitely want to plug in directions or do a screenshot of the directions before you head there because you will most likely lose your cell signal. The hike to the waterfall is short, only 5 minutes from the road. The dirt trail does wind around & has a fair incline to it, but since it's such a short hike it's not bad. There are a lot of signs warning people to stay on the trail as numerous people have died climbing down for a different views. Stay safe & on the trail! read more

A very beautiful Waterfall. If you see a bare parking lot. You have arrived. The falls is across the road. You have to walk a short distance, read more

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Beautiful natural landscape and drive. Paved road with some trees down. Single lanes road at times. Some needing repair but mostly fine. The falls are not marked well. We drove to the 4 corners and missed it. We turned around due to snow. Finally found someone to ask. While driving up you will come across a rock wall on the left side that is kinda open and looks like a mountain shooting range. Best parking for the falls. The trail is on opposite side of road and hard to see but walking along the road you can see it. If you are more experienced hiker continue to walk past the opening of the trail and just before the corner you will find another trail that will lead to the base of the waterfall. read more

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This place is a little hidden, you ride down a small 2 lane country road and park at the first opening/gravel parking lot on the right. There is a spray painted arrow on the street that shows you the entrance to the small trail to the overlook. There is a way down, to the bottom but I couldn't find it, but it was still a cool place to take the kids. read more

Panther Creek Falls - Hiking Near Me - Carson, Washington

the hike is a bit dangerous, but it was most definitely worth it. the view was spectacular, very very very beautiful. i plan on going again. read more

Panther Creek Falls - Hiking Near Me - Carson, Washington

This is my favorite hidden gem. It's an absolutely beautiful drive out to this waterfall. I was blown away with how gorgeous the view was. It's a little hard to get here as the road is extremely narrow, but it's worth the slow drive! read more

Beautiful. Two waterfalls in one...you have the tall cascading falls and you also have a multi-step cascading fall. Both are accessible from the same path. Be sure to park when you see the dirt to the side of the road...don't go up the switchback. Walk to the south of the parking lot, then down another 40 feet, then cross the road. There is no sign marking the entrance and you wouldn't see it if you weren't looking for it. It's a narrow path at times, and a little steep. Not for someone with a walker or cane...or honestly, if you get out of breath too easily. It took us about 10 minutes to make our way down. read more

This is a quiet sanctuary found less than half a mile from the main road. The observation deck provides a decent view, however, the main attraction is at the foot of the falls. Getting to the bottom requires some flexibility and athleticism as there is a vertical wall segment and small horizontal 'traverse'. This is an easy decent and re-ascent for those with rock climbing experience. read more

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On my trip to Portland, I wanted to go to this fall on a whim based on a google picture. And oh my goodness, what a beautiful and marvelous adventure I had that day exploring the rich nature of the north west. This waterfall is not known to many but it was definitely the best one I've seen after seeing 4 others in the northwest Oregon area. It was about a 90 minute drive from Portland and you will drive through to WA and go through the narrow roads into the forest. There were a lot of broken trees and fallen branches that could've blocked the road but luckily we could still drive though. Anyway, we didn't know exactly where the waterfall was but parked among where the other cars were already parking. We kept missing the sign to where it was and the sign was actually written on the floor! There is short straightforward path that leads you to a deck area where you can take pictures from mid level of the fall but we wanted to go down and be closer to it. The hike down wasn't much of a hike but a tricky maneuver down a very muddy and steep path. There were ropes already tied to certain steep areas for you to grip on. But I think if you have the right shoes, it won't be so hard for I saw older folks and little kids on the bottom. It was well worth it when you come down. The view was amazing and you will look up to that waterfall and think what a mere tiny human you are compared to this. The picture I provided is not even the whole waterfall! The view is also amazing all around and there's a lot to admire in every turn. We stayed here admiring the scenery for a while and I honestly just wanted to sit down on just stare at it forever. I wish I was there right now! read more

Panther Creek Falls - Step on some mud.... A lot of it. But look, it's worth it! - Hiking Near Me - Carson, Washington