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Summary: Latourell Falls is a wonderful introduction to the many waterfalls along the Columbia River Gorge. It is a plunge falls with a height of 249 feet. You can access the main or lower falls from the parking lot in the Guy W. Talbot State Park; this falls on Latourell Creek is named after Joseph Latourell, a prominent Columbia River Gorge settler. It is on the Historic Highway, 3.4 miles west of Exit 28 off I-84. It's a short walk from the park's picnic area to the viewpoint. The upper Falls is also a plunge falls with a height ranging between 75-100 feet. You can get behind the falls if you choose to cool off on a hot summer day. In winter the ice forms thickly and makes for beautiful pictures. To get to falls, travel another 0.8 of a mile along the trail from Latourell Falls (above). Continue on the trail to finish the loop back at the parking lot. Trailhead: You can get there from I-84. If you're coming from the west, you can exit at Troutdale (Exit 17), Lewis and Clark State Park (Exit 18), Corbett (Exit 22), Bridal Veil (Exit 28 or Dodson (Exit 35). If you're coming from the east, you can exit at Dodson [Exit 35], Bridal Veil [Exit 28] or Corbett (Exit 22]. (Lat:45.53882 Lon:-122.2177) Trail Guides for Latourell Falls in the Columbia Gorge: Hiking the Columbia River Gorge by Russ Schneider (Falcon Guide) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: USDA Forest Service Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (541) 386-2333 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Drew Furnia, who has posted 23 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Page 1 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by J. Kaufman on 11/1/2009 Super Duper Trail for a nice autumn afternoon trail hike with my best pal Molly my dog. I recommend ... but warn that good trail boots are a must on slippery leaf ladden path and because of the rocky surface of the path in spots. Gorgeous views of waterfalls and the Columbia River. 
Reviewed by RF on 9/23/2009 Very good hike for beginners, the lower fall can be crowded, but people start to thin out at the view points because it is initially quite steep (rises about 500ft in a very short distance)At The upper viewpoints you are supposed to be able to see the gorge and rooster rock spur - however when I was there the view was obstructed by brush and overgrown trees - - not many people make the trek to the upper falls which is their loss because the back trail is very easy and beautiful beyond description - at the upper falls you can wade in the splash pool and walk behind the fall to cool off in the mist - we added a picnic lunch at Guy Talbot State Park. Be sure to print out map because the unmarked trails can be confusing at first
Reviewed by Viewer on 7/30/2009 A Personal favorite, but a correction: It's no more than perhaps the 5th highest in Oregon. Mist Falls and Elowah, both in the Gorge, are higher.
Reviewed by rne on 7/30/2009 its just fine but very dangerous
Reviewed by jddwiggins on 7/15/2009 This was one of the first waterfall hikes I'd in a year or two. I hike a lot, so it's a bit suprising. latourell falls (lower) is a huge wonder. it's actually the third highest waterfall in Oregon (salt creek and multnomah falls are both higher)! And what seems like a long walk along Latourell creeek is worth it when you meet upper Latourell falls.
Reviewed by pkg on 6/18/2009 Great evening walk on a warm day. Nice loop trail. This is one of my favorite waterfalls in the gorge. We've done it many times.
Reviewed by Viewer on 9/2/2008 Planned on hiking Multnomah Falls, but when we got there is was a zoo and there was no parking. We back tracked & hiked the Latourell Falls instead with my wife & two boys 7 & 10. The upper falls are beautiful. Nice place to stop and eat a snack. Trail was well maintained. There is no signage, stating the trail was a loop, so we came back the same way we came in. Next time we will do the whole loop. Overall a fun hike and I plan to come back soon.
Reviewed by Warren on 8/19/2008 Just got back from hiking Latourell Falls. I was a little confused because there were two falls and only one name. The trails were not marked so we had to guess a bit about where to go. We knew there had to be a bridge to get over the river but kept going and sure enough, there it was by upper falls. It was beautiful. It was neat to go behind the falls. After crossing the bridge we went over the river and through the woods a bit but eventually ended a quarter mile above the trail head. The beginning of the hike was a bit steep, but the rest was very doable. I can see it being slippery if the trails were wet. I enjoyed the hike overall very much. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Oregon Hiking, Oregon Trails, Oregon Hikes, Multnomah County Hiking, Multnomah County Trails, Multnomah County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||