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Columbia River Gorge Waterfall & Wildflower Walking Tours

Columbia River Gorge Waterfall & Wildflower Walking Tours


Some of Our Featured Waterfall Tours

Multnomah Falls in Winter
Multnomah Falls in Columbia River Gorge Oregon

Horsetail and Ponytail Falls

The trailhead offers a spectacular vista of Horsetail Falls immediately from the parking lot. Our halfway point will reward with views of the more secluded Ponytail Falls.

Latourell Falls

Beautiful vistas of Latourell falls from every angle. Lush, green forest and seasonal wildflowers.

Wahclella Falls

Wahclella Falls is one of the more spectacular waterfalls in the gorge-a 120-foot, two-tiered plunge with the final 60-foot section dropping into an enormous splash pool. Also worthy of mention are the house-sized boulders left behind by a 1973 landslide, and watch for spawning salmon in Tanner Creek during late fall.

Punchbowl Falls

Eagle Creek Trail to Punchbowl falls and beyond is one of the most popular trails in all of the Columbia River Gorge. Only two miles from the trailhead, the Punchbowl fall spills water 25 feet into a blue-green pool set in a large grotto.

Elowah Falls

Here is a hiker’s paradise with a gentle trail that permits access to one of the most beautiful and secluded waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge.The view of the falls and way the tall cliffs jut out at odd angles is amazing from the bottom of the trail. The easy access and accompanying scenery of this area offer some of the best hiking and viewing opportunities available in the Gorge.

Bridal Veil Falls and Overlook

This walk offers something for everyone…It is two attractions combined into one hike! Bridal Veil falls is popular and picturesque, and the overlook trail offers some of the most amazing vantage points in the west end of the Gorge.

Dry Creek Falls

Dry Creek Falls is a 74-foot waterfall hidden in the forest near Cascade Locks. It’s reached by an easy-to-moderate hike of about 4.5 miles round trip along the Pacific Crest Trail. The falls flow year-round and are renowned for their moss-covered basalt cliffs and quieter setting, compared with many other Gorge waterfalls. See Detailed Description of this Guided Hike

Hardy/Rodney Falls and Pool of the Winds

Hardy Falls and Rodney Falls are small but scenic waterfalls in Beacon Rock State Park. A short trail leads to Pool of the Winds, a viewpoint where visitors can stand close to Rodney Falls as wind and mist swirl through the narrow rock walls. The area is known for its lush forest, dramatic basalt cliffs, and easy access to waterfall views. See Detailed Description of this Guided Hike

Falls Creek Falls

Falls Creek Falls is a dramatic multi-tiered waterfall in the forested mountains north of the Columbia River Gorge. Water cascades about 335 feet down several basalt cliffs, creating one of the tallest and most impressive waterfalls in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. A moderate hike through old-growth forest leads to viewpoints at the base and along the tiers of the falls. See Detailed Description of this Guided Hike

Panther Creek Falls

Panther Creek Falls is a stunning multi-tiered waterfall. Water cascades down several rocky steps through lush forest, creating one of the most photogenic waterfall scenes in the area. A short hike from the roadside leads to viewpoints where visitors can see the falls spread out across the cliff in multiple streams. See Detailed Description of this Guided Hike

Featured Wildflower Tours

Seasonal Tours

Catherine Creek

One of the prime locations for wildflower viewing on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge. The area’s basalt cliffs, oak woodlands, and sweeping meadows offer an amazing variety of flowers.

Tom McCall Point and Rowena Crest Overlook

This magnificent preserve is one of the premier wildflower viewing locations in the Columbia River Gorge.  A vast variety of beautiful flowers offer a wide array of blooms through April, May, and June. Volunteer naturalists (arranged by The Nature Conservancy) are likely to be on site and available to answer questions.

Closeup of Sunflowers in the Gorge
Field of Gorge Wildflowers
Columbia River Gorge Wildflowers
Closeup of Sunflowers in the Gorge
Field of Gorge Wildflowers
Columbia River Gorge Wildflowers