The 110-foot tall Tamanawas Falls at the end of the 1.875 mile trail.
TAMANAWAS FALLS Photographer: CHRIS CELENTANO
field, hikers reach a crest and short - ly thereafter are treated to the mas- sive Tamanawas Falls pouring over a sharp edge and free-falling to the rocks below. Are there restrooms? Yes Know before you go? While the hike is not particular- ly difficult, with only 700 feet of el - evation gain, there are many places with exposed roots and rocks to ne- gotiate. You will need a Forest Ser- vice Day-use access pass to park and hike Tamanawas. Stop at the USFS Range Station, about 8 miles before the trailhead, and use the digital ki- osk to purchase a permit. Where to celebrate after?
Pelican Brewing How do you get there?
Closest city to the trailhead: Hood River, Ore. Average Distance of hike: 3.75 miles Why do you recommend it? Who wouldn’t like to wander through a stunning temperate forest be- neath a large Pacific Ring volcano where the trail ends at a 110-foot tall waterfall? A relatively short and moderately easy 1.875 mile hike me- anders through a forest filled with moss, mushrooms, and parallels the rushing, crystal clear waters of Cold Springs Creek. What was most noteworthy? After scrambling up through the crux of the hike, an impressive basalt talus
From Hood River: Drive south on Highway 35 approximately 25 miles to the Tamanawas Falls Trailhead. The trailhead is located on the west side of the highway and includes a large gravel pullout. N Nspire Challenge Rating:
Lazy Sunday Stroll Family Adventure
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Average Outdoor Enthusiast
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Bring Your A-Game Master Adventurer
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