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name elevation coordinate USGS Map GNIS ID ; Abiqua Falls: 1,263 ft (385 m) Elk Prairie: 1162805: Alkali Falls: 5,200 ft (1,600 m) Rogue–Umpqua Divide Wilderness
In contrast to other falls along the Gorge, the Multnomah Falls area is accessible via Interstate 84 east of Troutdale, Oregon, and is a "designated scenic area" by the state of Oregon. [3] The falls are the most-visited natural recreation area in the Pacific Northwest, with over two million annual visitors. [3]
Central Oregon--Redmond: Fort Rock State Natural Area: Natural area: Central Oregon-Yes: Fort Rock: La Pine State Park: State park: Central Oregon: Yes: Yes: La Pine: Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint: Scenic viewpoint: Central Oregon--Bend: Tumalo State Park: State park: Central Oregon: Yes: Yes: Bend: Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint ...
Punch Bowl Falls from the upper viewpoint. Eagle Creek is a tributary of the Columbia River in Multnomah and Hood River counties in the U.S. state of Oregon.It cuts through a narrow canyon in its 3,200 feet (980 m) descent to the Columbia River Gorge and is known for its concentration of 13 waterfalls in about 5 miles (8.0 km) distance.
White River Falls State Park is a state park in north central Oregon. It is located 35 miles (56 km) by road south of The Dalles and 4.5 miles (7.2 km) east of Tygh Valley . The focus of the park is the falls where wild and scenic White River plunges 90 feet (27 m) from a basalt shelf.
The area is known for its high concentration of waterfalls, with over 90 on the Oregon side of the gorge alone. [2] Many are along the Historic Columbia River Highway, including the notable 620-foot-high (190 m) Multnomah Falls. Trails and day use sites are maintained by the Forest Service and many Oregon and Washington state parks.
Zach Urness has been an outdoors reporter in Oregon for 15 years and is host of the Explore Oregon Podcast. Urness is the author of “Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon” and “Hiking Southern Oregon.”
Silver Falls State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Oregon, located near Silverton, about 20 miles (32 km) east-southeast of Salem.It is the largest state park in Oregon with an area of more than 9,000 acres (36 km 2), and it includes more than 24 miles (39 km) of walking trails, 14 miles (23 km) of horse trails, and a 4-mile (6.4 km) bike path.