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 Falls, and Falls Creek Falls, the Gorge offers a waterfall hike for every kind of adventurer. Whethe

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 that follows Falls Creek beneath towering Douglas firs and western red cedars, culminating at one o

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 a spectacular reward, with multiple streams cascading down lichen-covered basalt cliffs into a lus

Hiking to Spirit Falls in the Columbia River Gorge is a short but unforgettable adventure that drops steeply through the forest to one of the most stunning waterfalls on Washington’s side of the Gorge. Tucked along the Little White Salmon River, Spirit Falls is famous for its powerful turquoise plunge, mossy basalt walls, and wild, almost hidden feel that makes the hike seem far more remote than it really is. While the trail is brief, it is steep, rugged, and slippery in plac

Hiking to Table Mountain in the Columbia River Gorge is one of the most demanding and rewarding adventures on the Washington side of the Gorge, combining relentless climbing, rugged terrain, wildflower-covered slopes, and some of the most jaw-dropping summit views in the area. Rising high above the Columbia River, Table Mountain delivers a true leg-burner of a hike, but the payoff is unforgettable: sweeping views of Mount Hood, Mount Jefferson, Mount Adams, Mount St. Helens,