Latourell Falls, Guy W. Talbot State Park - Columbia River Gorge, OR

A flight of stairs begins the 2-mile Latourell Falls hike in Guy W. Talbot State Park. At the top, the falls are directly across from you.


Latourell Falls
Latourell Falls near the Start of the Hike


You then hike about a mile through forest on a ridge above Latourell Creek to Upper Latourell Falls. You can get very close to these falls.


Trail
Trail Surrounded by Greenery

Upper Latourell Falls
Upper Latourell Falls


Before starting this video, I recommend turning down your audio volume (you'll see why).



The trail continues on where you come to a great view of the Columbia River...

 

Columbia River
Columbia River

Rock Formation
Rock Formation on the Banks of the Columbia


...and pass beneath an old Highway 30 bridge.


Bridge
Highway 30 Bridge


You then come to the base of Latourell Falls (perspective not depicted in the next photo).


Latourell Falls
Latourell Falls through Tree Branches


A short while later, you return to the parking lot.

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