Multnomah Falls - Oregon USA

Multnomah Falls is a the tallest waterfall in Oregon and is is also the second-highest year-round waterfall in the United States. The source of  the falls, Multnomah Creek, drops in two major steps that are usually given as 542 feet and 69 feet and in one minor step of a small 9 foot plunge that lies just upstream from the top of the 542 foot drop.

    A foot trail leads to a bridge spanning the upper plunge pool, and continues on to a platform at the top of the upper falls, providing a birdseye view of the Columbia Gorge, and also of the small cascade known as "Little Multnomah".

    The waterfall and its rustic lodge and restaurant are easily reachable via a stretch of I-84 east of Portland or the Columbia River Scenic Highway, which takes the driver near several of the other famous waterfalls around the Columbia Gorge.