Great American Hikes

The Columbia River Gorge is one of the best places in the Pacific Northwest for waterfall hikes, with dozens of trails leading to mossy canyons, basalt cliffs, old-growth forest, and some of the most beautiful waterfalls in Oregon and Washington. From famous roadside cascades like Multnomah Falls and Horsetail Falls to less busy trails and hidden gems like Spirit Falls, Elowah F...

The Wahkeena and Multnomah Falls Loop is one of the most rewarding waterfall hikes in the Columbia River Gorge, combining lush forest, mossy basalt cliffs, sweeping viewpoints, and several unforgettable Oregon waterfalls into one scenic trail. Beginning near two of the Gorge’s most iconic waterfalls, Wahkeena Falls and Multnomah Falls, the loop quickly climbs away from the crowd...

Hiking to Horsetail Falls, Ponytail Falls, and Triple Falls is one of the best waterfall hikes in the Columbia River Gorge, offering three spectacular waterfalls along a single scenic trail. Beginning at iconic Horsetail Falls, the route climbs through lush old-growth forest and towering basalt cliffs before reaching Ponytail Falls, where hikers can actually walk behind the casc...

Hiking to Falls Creek Falls in southern Washington is one of the best waterfall hikes on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge, taking hikers through the lush forests of Gifford Pinchot National Forest to a stunning 335-foot, three-tiered waterfall. Located just north of Stevenson and the Columbia River, the Falls Creek Falls Trail is an incredibly scenic out-and-back ...

Few waterfalls on Washington's side of the Columbia River Gorge can match the beauty and accessibility of Panther Creek Falls. Located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest near the town of Carson, the stunning 130-foot waterfall is one of the most photogenic waterfalls in southern Washington. Despite requiring a hike of less than a mile round trip, Panther Creek Falls delivers...