Latourell Falls
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- ndantonioNew York City, New York307 contributionsLOVED ITWe had a great time driving along the Waterfall Corridor on the Fourth of July weekend. It wasn't even that crowded given the holiday. All the waterfalls were beautiful and so much fun to just stop and hike around.Visited July 2023Travelled with familyWritten 5 March 2024
- TOURtheWORLDMexPalUnited States3,601 contributionsOur favorite falls.Easy walk to the bottom of the falls, 0.1 mile each way. Well worth the stop. Pay attention to the beautiful and unique rocks around the falls. Very picturesque. Don’t miss it on your way to the touristy falls of Multnomah.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 July 2024
- Have Camera, Will TravelSouth Bend, Indiana3,807 contributionsFrom a DistanceIt was pouring down rain when we visited, so we did not make the trek out to the good viewpoint at the bridge. We were getting miserable. Ever the zoomed shows from a distance are nice though. It is a pretty one. It is worth the stop for sure. Hopefully, you get nicer weather.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 9 August 2024
- RevathiSan Ramon, California376 contributionsIt’s perfect for photos, and the views are absolutely breathtaking.Latourell Falls is truly a hidden gem! The sight of the 224-foot waterfall cascading over those stunning basalt columns is even more impressive up close. It’s perfect for photos, and the views are absolutely breathtaking.Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten 13 August 2024
- nowpackingDallas, Texas4,243 contributionsLatourell FallsBeautiful stop along the waterfall route! They are all unique and have different features that stand out. At Latourell, you have several paths you can take to view the falls. To view the upper falls you need to hike two miles.The path to the bottom of the falls offers a unique view looking up. The straight drop from the cliff above is really beautiful.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 August 2024
- Kathy DSaint Louis, Missouri416 contributionsA magnificent experience both ways...the upper hike and then the lower one.My son (age 29) and I stopped at multiple falls, including Latourell. We took an upper trail to see the falls. Then we took the lower trail, which took us to the foot of the falls. The views were spectacular, as were the boulders, and the roar of the water.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 20 November 2024
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Jerri L
Johnston, IA4,797 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
We stopped on the Columbia river gorge drive and walked the short 1/4 mile to the beautiful lower falls overlook that is easy to reach. There is an architecturally stunning bridge nearby with a trail around the area leading to an upper falls and a picnic area nearby. We decided to take the upper falls hike - 2 Miles loop and we’re not disappointed. The crowds were far less along the trail and at the upper falls. It was a fairly easy hike with a pretty good uphill climb and beautiful views the entire way. Parking was tight but we were early and found a space. There are outhouse facilities which smelled terribly even from a distance so we skipped using them.
Written 20 July 2021
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Jaskel08
California374 contributions
Aug 2022
Latourell Falls is just as impressive as Multnomah Falls, but in a different way (I’ll explain more below). I believe it’s the Corbett exit off of the I84/30 freeway. Literally right along the Historic Columbia River Highway, just a few miles east of the Vista House (Troutdale), there is a small parking lot along the south side of the road. From the freeway, the falls are kind of visible and isn’t (at this point) very impressive.
From the parking lot, there are two trails to take. There is a short 0.3 mile hike to the base of the falls. The second is a 2 ish mile loop that takes to the top of the falls and then back to the base (where the first short flat hike takes you to). The longer hike isn’t too strenuous, I believe its only a 700 ft elevation gain.
We took the easy 0.3 mile hike. As your hiking, you literally turn the corner, and WOW, there in all its grandeur, it is!
Several things that really stand out:
1. You can hike right up to the falls…. literally. You can hike almost right up to the splash zone. Or, you can go through and swim/wade in the water up to the falls. Or, you can hike to where you are actually behind the falls.
2. The rock formations. The falls empty into a three-sided mini gorge which makes for a beautiful setting in and of itself. The rock formations behind and around the falls are so unique. It kind of has a gothic feel to them. If I recall, they are cylindrical lava tubes that kind of resemble a pipe organ.
3. It’s not crowded at all!
4. When you get to the falls, it’s actually significantly cooler than the surrounding area (because you’re in that isolated three-sided gorge). The cool weather is a relief but could get a tad nippy. May want to bring warm clothes.
5. Because of that three-sided gorge, your proximity to the falls and slash zone, it has so much more of an intimate/personal feel.
Anyways, I hope this explanation helps. Enjoy.
From the parking lot, there are two trails to take. There is a short 0.3 mile hike to the base of the falls. The second is a 2 ish mile loop that takes to the top of the falls and then back to the base (where the first short flat hike takes you to). The longer hike isn’t too strenuous, I believe its only a 700 ft elevation gain.
We took the easy 0.3 mile hike. As your hiking, you literally turn the corner, and WOW, there in all its grandeur, it is!
Several things that really stand out:
1. You can hike right up to the falls…. literally. You can hike almost right up to the splash zone. Or, you can go through and swim/wade in the water up to the falls. Or, you can hike to where you are actually behind the falls.
2. The rock formations. The falls empty into a three-sided mini gorge which makes for a beautiful setting in and of itself. The rock formations behind and around the falls are so unique. It kind of has a gothic feel to them. If I recall, they are cylindrical lava tubes that kind of resemble a pipe organ.
3. It’s not crowded at all!
4. When you get to the falls, it’s actually significantly cooler than the surrounding area (because you’re in that isolated three-sided gorge). The cool weather is a relief but could get a tad nippy. May want to bring warm clothes.
5. Because of that three-sided gorge, your proximity to the falls and slash zone, it has so much more of an intimate/personal feel.
Anyways, I hope this explanation helps. Enjoy.
Written 3 September 2022
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tumbleweedchris
Richland, WA1,018 contributions
Mar 2022
Latourell Falls has a little less crowded parking lot than some of the other big stops on the scenic drive, but this fall was the most visually attractive of them all (including Multnomah). The hike to the bottom of the lower falls is short and you can get some great views there. The geology around the falls is quite beautiful. This should be your priority stop on the scenic waterfall route.
Written 26 March 2022
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GitchSup
Duluth, MN1,400 contributions
May 2022
One of the many stunning stops along the gorge. We stopped here after we saw how busy Bridal Falls was and we were not disappointed with our decision to visit the other falls along the route and skip the one that everyone visits. This one has a beautiful old bridge that leads to the absolutely amazing waterfall. The area is full of greenery and had some very cool wildflowers blooming when we were there. There is a lot of places to pull over and park, just be mindful of the cars going by on the winding roads.
Written 16 August 2022
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Davigeta
Saint Louis, MO1,135 contributions
Aug 2020
A short hike on the Lower Falls trail takes you to this beautiful waterfall. The Upper Falls trail was too much for one couple we spoke with. Also, the Lower Falls trail can be a short loop, but signage is bad. Just go back the way you came or you might get lost, as we almost did.
Written 31 August 2020
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Joseph P
San Jose, CA389 contributions
Jun 2021
On a Sunday, finding parking at Multanomah falls was impossible. So I tried this place and was surprized at the ease of finding parking and the short trail led to the latourell falls. Not as high as the more famous one, but just as good for photos. Less crowds too.
Written 17 June 2021
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Old Pro
Seattle, WA2,443 contributions
Jan 2022 • Friends
At least you can see this one from your car okay. This was important because we had a person with mobility issues with us. It's a very short treck from the road. I guess we're spoiled around here. It's A nice waterfall but there's more spectacular ones down the road
Written 30 January 2022
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ndantonio
New York City, NY307 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We drove the waterfall corridor on the 4th of July and were worried about crowds and parking. Due to the holiday we were unable to book trolley or shuttle tickets, they were all sold out. We drove along the historic highway 30 and arrived at La Tourelle around noon. I think it was one of our most favorite of all the waterfalls we visited. It's steep hheight and the mist of water cooling us off on a hot day added to healing power of mother water. We were able to find a parking spot with no trouble despite the lot looking full as we turned into it. Someone pulled out and we got a spot! We hiked down to the bottom of the falls and sat with our feet in the pool, cooling our feet on a hot day. It felt refreshing and despite the holiday, it did not feel terribly overcrowded.
Written 8 July 2023
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James c
Oklahoma City, OK414 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
This is probably the 2nd best waterfall on the columbia gorge after multnomah. The hike is a short one to it , its on the old highway not 1-84. Once you walk through a short pathway to the falls you are greeted by a spectacular sight,the sound of the flowing water, the different colors of the rocks and the green micro organisms on the rocks make this a sight to see, if you choose only two waterfalls on the gorge drive besides multnomah, visit this one. I also would recommend horsetail falls as its near this falls
Written 25 September 2023
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kgilbert78
Columbus, OH2,904 contributions
May 2022
Not the best of the waterfalls along the route, but still fun. There is a very small parking lot. We went in early may, before the season and on a rainy day, so we were ok. But otherwise, the best way to see this falls is probably on a tour. It is a very short walk from the lot
Written 21 November 2022
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Is one able to see the falls since the fire closed off the area?
Written 24 January 2018
Yes. At Latourel we were very close to the falls.
Written 30 January 2018
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