I flew up to Portland, Oregon earlier today. My good friend, Nick, and I are going to be doing some backpacking and hiking in and around the Pacific Northwest over the next week or so. We have a lot of interesting stops planned for this trip. After getting checked in to our hotel, we decided to get the party started and drove out to the magnificent Multnomah Falls, which is just a few miles east of the city.
This well known waterfall is just off of I-84 and can be seen clearly from the road. For those wanting an even better view (like us), there is a large parking area between the directional sides of the highway. We parked here and got a few shots, but discovered that the walk up to the waterfall is a reserved time entry and they are sold out for the day. Luckily, it's open access after 5:00 pm. We decide to get some dinner nearby and then return.
After enjoying a delicious smoked salmon quesadilla, we head back and start the short hike to the base of the waterfall. The waterfall itself is split into two sections. The upper falls plummets 542 feet from the tall glacially carved cliffside above. After regrouping in the pool below, the waters then flow over the lower falls, which is only 69 feet. It's actually quite amazing and rivals some of the waterfalls in Yosemite to my mind. Nick and I walk up the paved trail to the bridge above the lower falls to get a few more shots. This bridge is the iconic image of the waterfall and offers some great views. With that though, it's time to head back. We want to get an early start tomorrow.
No comments:
Post a Comment