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Easy Waterfall Hike: Latourell Falls

Latourell Falls Loop Trail, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

greenery surrounding a waterfall

About Latourell Fall Loop trail

Latourell Falls Loop Trail is a popular trail near Portland, Oregon. The hike travels an easy trail to a waterfall overlook.

This is a great hike for family’s with small children as it’s short and easy to access. Also for visitors wanting a quick jaunt into the woods to see a waterfall.

Facts

Where

Latourell Falls is on the Oregon side of the Columbia Gorge on the Columbia River.

Length

This is a 2.4 mile loop.

Start and end point

The start and end points meet at the parking lot for this trail.

Elevation 

Approx. 625 ft.

Other access 

It could be possible to use a stroller or other wheeled chair.

island in the middle of a river

Surface

The trail alternates between a paved path and a packed dirt trail.

Parking

This is a popular hike, so arrive early to find parking in the small parking lot. If the lot is full there are places along the highway that you can park on the side of the road.

Restrooms

There are restrooms at the trailhead.

waterfall

Why head to the Latourell Falls Loop trail?

This is a nice quick trail for those wanting something easy and beautiful. The greenery in Spring is vibrant and the waterfall is well supplied as the weather gets warmer.

people looking at a waterfall

Make it a day

There are lots of food cart pods throughout Portland that makes a great stop for lunch or dinner after doing this hike.

Visit the Prost! Marketplace facebook page for one location that has around ten different food carts.

More information

Helpful links

Day Hiking Food for the Trail

Washington Trails Association

Oregon Hikers: Latourell Falls Loop Hike

Guidebooks on Amazon

Other hikes in the Pacific Northwest

Latourell Falls Loop Trail, Columbia River Gorge, OR

Smith Rock, Terrebonne, OR

Dog Mountain Trail, Columbia River Gorge Area, WA

Elk Mountain and Kings Mountain Loop Trail

Silver Star Mountain Trail, Skamania County, Washington

Tillamook Head Traverse Trail, Oregon

Cottage Grove Covered Bridge Trail – Oregon

Timberline Trail, Mt. Hood

Willapa Hills Trail, Chehalis

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