Hole-in-the-Wall Falls, Engineered waterfall in Starvation Creek State Park, Oregon.
The waterfall descends 96 feet through a mountain tunnel, with a primary drop of 60 feet creating a vertical cascade of water.
In 1938, maintenance crews redirected Warren Creek through a constructed tunnel to prevent flooding and erosion along the Columbia River Highway.
The falls exemplify the engineering methods used in the 1930s to address environmental challenges while maintaining transportation infrastructure in Oregon.
Visitors reach the waterfall through a 1.2-mile round trip hike on the Historic Highway State Trail with an elevation gain of 100 feet.
The waterfall flows through an artificial tunnel carved into solid rock, making it the only engineered waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge.
Location: Oregon
GPS coordinates: 45.68610,-121.70200
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:32
Oregon features natural hot springs, waterfalls, and volcanic landscapes. The state contains geological formations, historic lighthouses, and coastal sections. The region presents desert areas, lakes, mountains, and canyons with various hiking trails.
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