Wah Gwin Gwin Falls, Waterfall at Columbia Gorge Hotel grounds in Hood River County, Oregon.
The 207-foot waterfall channels Phelps Creek through a series of cascades before flowing into the Columbia River from a stone-walled terrace.
The Columbia Gorge Hotel incorporated the waterfall into its design during construction, adding viewing terraces with masonry walls matching the building entrance.
The name derives from Native American language, with Wah Gwin Gwin representing the sound of water movement in the Chinook Indian dialect.
Visitors can access the waterfall by taking Interstate 84 to exit 62, following Westcliff Drive to the Columbia Gorge Hotel parking area.
The waterfall maintains a consistent flow rate of 35 cubic feet per second, creating a narrow water column that drops through multiple tiers.
Location: Hood River County
GPS coordinates: 45.71194,-121.55361
Latest update: April 1, 2025 21:44
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