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No brainer sightseeing from Troutdale, Oregon. EASY PEASY free parking which is withing eyesight of falls. Trails are easy to hike. Late summer was the best weather in Oregon. Would come again!
You can only part your vehicle here but to go to the falls, you need to have a prior reservation to cross the underpass or have a reservation at the hotel. They charge you a fee to cross the underpass during 9 AM and 5 PM.
Alternatively you can park near the falls. But have to wait in the line to get a free spot. So plan ahead.
Alternatively you can park near the falls. But have to wait in the line to get a free spot. So plan ahead.
Plan ahead! One of the most iconic falls in the northwest, but plan ahead before your visit.
First, plan your visit taking account of the sun. Try finding a time when you won't be glaring to try and get a good photo or viewing.
There are 2 parking lots, one on the Historic Columbia River Highway that is just next to the entrance; and one off of Interstate 84 with more parking. However ...
The closer parking is limited and will often require a long wait ... or might even spit you down the road where you'll have to drive a few miles before you can turn around and try again.
The Interstate parking lot is easy and there are many spots available, but you will not be allowed to cross under the walkway to the falls unless you have a reservation. Sounds like it is easy and can be done online, but if you wait until you arrive, you might be twiddling your thumbs for a few hours.
Beautiful falls. Lovely hike. Expensive coffee and snacks. But plan ahead.
First, plan your visit taking account of the sun. Try finding a time when you won't be glaring to try and get a good photo or viewing.
There are 2 parking lots, one on the Historic Columbia River Highway that is just next to the entrance; and one off of Interstate 84 with more parking. However ...
The closer parking is limited and will often require a long wait ... or might even spit you down the road where you'll have to drive a few miles before you can turn around and try again.
The Interstate parking lot is easy and there are many spots available, but you will not be allowed to cross under the walkway to the falls unless you have a reservation. Sounds like it is easy and can be done online, but if you wait until you arrive, you might be twiddling your thumbs for a few hours.
Beautiful falls. Lovely hike. Expensive coffee and snacks. But plan ahead.
They started a program for reserving a time for this parking lot and won’t allow people to go. Charging people to see a National landmark should be a crime. It STARTED THE DAY I COME HERE…. What luck…. I hope they lose visitors from this…
I got to see and hike the fall 2 out 5 times, because is too crowded and no parking.. Traffic was horrible.
Summer time, need to reserve entry pass the from Bridal Veil Parking lot to Horsetail Fall parking for $2 online. Only could entry the hour reserve and could stay long as you want. 1 time entry only. There is shuttle bus from falls to falls. Reserve entry pass start at 9 am, before 9 is could entry without a pass. Flow of falls is more than in winter. Leaves is very green.
Winter, you don't need to reserve entry and not crowded as other times in the morning. Be careful on the trail, is icy. I actually fall on the end of bridge, but lucky I have thick jacket on so minor injury. Very green and leave in fall color. Very pretty.
Hike is very easy and 0.2 mile one way to bridge. Pavement trail and stroller friendly.
Bathroom by gift shop and restaurant
Restaurant and gift shop open at 9 am
Coffee stand opening early but I can't remember what time.
Summer time, need to reserve entry pass the from Bridal Veil Parking lot to Horsetail Fall parking for $2 online. Only could entry the hour reserve and could stay long as you want. 1 time entry only. There is shuttle bus from falls to falls. Reserve entry pass start at 9 am, before 9 is could entry without a pass. Flow of falls is more than in winter. Leaves is very green.
Winter, you don't need to reserve entry and not crowded as other times in the morning. Be careful on the trail, is icy. I actually fall on the end of bridge, but lucky I have thick jacket on so minor injury. Very green and leave in fall color. Very pretty.
Hike is very easy and 0.2 mile one way to bridge. Pavement trail and stroller friendly.
Bathroom by gift shop and restaurant
Restaurant and gift shop open at 9 am
Coffee stand opening early but I can't remember what time.
This parking lot for Multnomah Falls exits off the the left of Interstate 84, the lot looks big but during the summer and Beautiful weather in spring and fall it's full easily. There are gates that close when lot is at capacity.
On my recent visit there was plenty of parking when I arrived but when I left it was half full and tour busses had arrived. This is the preferred parking area when coming to Multnomah Falls for a hike, meal at the lodge or just to snap a photo of one of Oregon's most popular tourist hiking locations.
During the Summer there is timed entry to the parking lot and the main side roads to the Columbia River Gorge.
On my recent visit there was plenty of parking when I arrived but when I left it was half full and tour busses had arrived. This is the preferred parking area when coming to Multnomah Falls for a hike, meal at the lodge or just to snap a photo of one of Oregon's most popular tourist hiking locations.
During the Summer there is timed entry to the parking lot and the main side roads to the Columbia River Gorge.
Plenty of parking. Just remember that it’s summer so everything gets packed FAST. I went at 3pm on a Saturday and got parking at the end of the parking lot. Just be patient and remember you need a pass and they do check at the entrance. Pass is only $2 and it’s timed. Parking is free. Love the fact that you see the fall from the parking lot 😊
Beautiful falls and not too too busy at this time of year. Make sure to go to the I-84 parking lot as it’s the largest and the other one was full most of the day.
Can make it up to the bridge with a stroller if you have an extra set of hands for a few small staircases but the rest of the climb is an easy paved incline but the best view is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers!!
Can make it up to the bridge with a stroller if you have an extra set of hands for a few small staircases but the rest of the climb is an easy paved incline but the best view is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers!!