Latourell Falls, Waterfall in Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, United States
Latourell Falls is a waterfall on Latourell Creek in Guy W. Talbot State Park, Multnomah County, Oregon. It drops 246 feet (75 m) in free fall over a moss-covered cliff of columnar basalt. The Historic Columbia River Highway passes nearby, and the lower falls can be seen from the road. A parking lot and path at the base lead to the falls; the upper falls are reached by a 2.1-mile loop trail.
The land around the waterfall was donated to Oregon State Parks by Guy W. Talbot in 1929, establishing it as a protected natural area. This gift ensured the site's preservation for public access and enjoyment.
The falls carry the name of Joseph Latourell, a 19th-century pioneer recorded as postmaster of the Rooster Rock Post Office in 1887. The creek, the bridge below the falls and the waterfall itself all bear his family name.
The waterfall can be reached via a paved viewpoint path, or visitors can walk a 2.1-mile loop trail to see both the main and upper cascades. The paths are accessible throughout most seasons and offer good views from multiple angles.
Latourell Falls is the first waterfall westbound travellers on the Historic Columbia River Highway reach, and its 75-metre plunge is fed by Latourell Creek, which rises on Larch Mountain and passes the 37-metre Upper Latourell Falls before joining Young's Creek and the Columbia River.
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