Multnomah Falls, Waterfall in Columbia River Gorge, United States.
Multnomah Falls cascades in two tiers, with the upper section dropping 542 feet and the lower section falling an additional 69 feet.
The site became a public recreation area in 1915 when Simon Benson constructed a footbridge across the waterfall, enabling visitors to view both tiers.
The waterfall bears the name of the Multnomah Native American tribe who lived in the Columbia River region before European settlement.
The location provides multiple viewing platforms, accessible hiking trails, a restaurant, a gift shop, and restroom facilities throughout the year.
Underground springs feed the waterfall continuously, revealing six distinct layers of Grande Ronde Basalt in its cliff face.
Location: Multnomah County
Elevation above the sea: 191 m
Height: 165 m
Website: http://fs.fed.us/r6/columbia/recreation/waterfalls.shtml
GPS coordinates: 45.57595,-122.11519
Latest update: November 26, 2025 19:16
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