Let me start by saying this isn't the best hike near the gorge. However A.is always a fun one B…read more It's not that hard C. It does have a good waterfall! It can be busy at times that it's definitely worth the drive to go out there.

Perhaps the worst trail in the Columbia River Gorge, although Yelp pal Andrew H. will…read moredisagree,insisting that Nesmith Point holds that honor (and actually for essentially the same reason). To see if you might agree with me, ask yourself if you are a fan of the following kinds of experiences (and note that they all have a common theme): 1) You worked hard all day and then the boss decides not to pay you. 2) You licked the Tootsie Pop for an hour but there was no toosie roll in the center. 3) You spent a tidy sum wining and dining your date, and in the end he or she didn't put out. 4) You starved yourself and did insane crunches for six months, but you never got those six-pack abs. 5) You put a dollar in the vending machine and pressed the button, but nothing came out. Climbing Devil's Rest is a lot like the above experiences because it's distinguishing feature--the thing that distinguishes it from its antipode, Angel's Rest--is that there are ABSOLUTELY NO GOOD VIEWS FROM THE SUMMIT. You hiked all that way and there's no payoff. You're in thick trees. It ends with a wimper rather than a bang. If you're going for cardio, you can link up Angel's Rest and Devil's Rest if you like, although there are much better ways to get your exercise in the Gorge. You can also do Devil's Rest as a side trip from the Multnomah Falls - Wakeena Falls loop trail. That said, I will confess that on rare occasions I actually do the hike--the latter Multnomah-Wakeena thing--simply for training, and because it's the closest hike with any elevation or distance from Portland. Some times a man needs some quick, down and dirty exercise. There are so many superior hikes in the Columbia Gorge, and I implore you to hike them instead of this one. If you like to keep it flat, do the Eagle Creek Trail. If you like elevation and views, try Dog Mountain, Ruckle Ridge, Ruckle Creek, Hamilton Mountain, Mt. Defiance, or the extremely popular (and thus sometimes over populated) Angel's Rest.

Latourell Falls was the first waterfall that my wife, her mom, and I stopped by, at 8:00 am. There…read moreis a parking paved angled parking lot with 30 spots. There are stairs from the lot, giving a complete view of the falls, requires going up 60 steps with 8 intermediate landings. My 85 year old mother in law was able to do with help and frequent stops. One can walk down a path (about a 3 minute walk) to get to the base of the waterfall, which is what I did by myself. The sound (and smell) of the water was so nice: could have stayed here much longer but we had other waterfalls to see. Notes: - named after Joseph "Frenchy" Latourell, a 19th-century settler. - 224 feet high

Latourell Falls is the second biggest one is the Columbia Scenic Driveway. There's a parking lot…read moreand road side parking available. There are two paths from the lot, one through stairs to an observation deck, and another one down the trail to the bottom of the fall. The trail is short 2 minutes walk on even path. Dress properly for wet and misty weather, and have proper shoes. The prime location is corner spot right in front of the fall. The pathway continues thru an old bridge. You can actually walk behind the waterfall following the path, the unique aspect of the waterfall. When we arrived at the fall, parking lot was full, so we parked on the side of the road. The trail was little wet, so we walked carefully to the prime spot. The fall looked stunning. The water flow was much stronger than other falls. Some visitors were brave to walk all the way to the back of the fall. This was my favorite fall among all of them in the area.

Plan ahead if you want to stop by. Traffic is fast on the highway and the pullover comes up quick…read morearound a bend. Not actual parking just the shoulder that fits 3-4 vehicles, depending how they parked. Careful when exiting. The view is amazing! Worth the moment to take a breath in and exhale.

Gorgeous lookout with awesome views of the Columbia River Gorge! We stop occasionally for a few…read moregreat pics, but it can get extremely crowded. Currently, there are a long row of cement jersey barriers taking up most of the parking area. Only room for 1-2 cars, safely. It's not the best area for u-turns, so plan accordingly. There's quite a bit of graffiti on the stone wall lookout...so sad. Regardless, I would highly recommend a stop for the gorgeous view!

One of my favorite local hikes. There's a lot of variety here in various trails and some great…read moreinclines to get my heart pumping. It's clean, well-used, and feels safe. Bathrooms are always clean and well stocked. The trails are in great condition and the bridges are both beautiful and not slippery. I've been hiking here for over 10 years--it's a wonderful place to enjoy a few hours in nature. Plus, there's lots of shade in the summer.

Love this trail! There are three parking lots available, two on the smaller side. There are…read morerestrooms available during summer months. This park is very lush with picnic tables and grills spread out for privacy. The view of the lake is gorgeous! There are over 6 miles of trails, some of which intertwine. If you're new to these trails, a map is a good idea; one could easily get lost if not familiar as the trails aren't all marked. I just took a picture of the trail map by the parking area to have as reference in case I needed it. The trails are lush and mainly dirt and rocks. If you walk down to lower falls the trail can be a little more treacherous. Some of the hills are steep and some rocks loose. Make sure you wear the proper footwear. There are a few falls to see, many creeks, a dam and a couple lakes (Lacamas and Round). Overall a wonderful place to get outside for fresh air and beautiful scenery. Highly recommend.

Beautiful place, paid I think it was $5 dollars and parked and went to the clothing optional area…read moregot naked and enjoyed nature absolutely loved it nobody there judges you and I got nice compliments as I'm a young guy 20 years old lol but man it's so pretty the trails are sandy and good on your bare feet so u don't really have to worry about wearing shoes I do recommend only for some areas the majority is sandy and soft though for the trails leading to the beach area obviously I can't post my naked pictures but god it's just heaven on earth you are surrounded by green tall grass and trees so very pretty :)

Rooster Rock State Park has some hiking trails and a gold course, but I come to hang on the…read morebeautiful river beaches. It's located in the Columbia Gorge, which is my happy place. Regarding the beaches, to the west are the family beaches and those that prefer to wear clothing. To the east are the clothing optional beaches. If you choose to go to the clothing optional, it's all good, no gawking, just people enjoying the beach and water in whatever way is comfortable for them. For me, that's a swimsuit. In the simmer when the river is low, the beaches are wider. And the water is surprisingly warm. Not tropical warm, but refreshing! Located just past Vista Point and before Multnomah Falls and the other 6 waterfalls along I-84, you can do all of this in one day. Or just spend the entire day at Rooster Rock enjoying walks, a swim, a picnic. Or do the hikes and waterfalls and come back here for a picnic and sunset. The fee for parking is $5 and you pay at the booth as you enter the park. Then you can continue driving and park anywhere, depending which side of the river you want to hang out on. There is plenty of parking but it does get crowded on hot days. If you are taking the shuttle to Multnomah Falls or other sites along the Scenic Highway, you pick it up here, after you pay and park. It's just 30 minutes from Portland so if you are looking for something different to do, that doesn't really cost anything, and you enjoy nature, chilling in a beach or grass and picnicking, it's a nice spot.

Came here for the first hike '26. The hike started at the Guy Talbot park area. Got confused as I…read morewas up at the Latourell Falls parking lot. It's a short hike from the park area to the waterfall. The Ranger had a lot of info on the family that started the area. It was cold and a little misty. Not a lot of views of the Columbia or the waterfall from the park but it's secluded and would be fun to picnic at.

This park includes Latourell Falls, which is/are such a gem (you can see my 2018 rotd for deets) --…read moreI'll even say it again: BETTER than Multnomah! There's a small lot off hwy 30 with pathways up and down to two different loop hikes (long and short, respectively) and all also a lower picnic area with street parking if the top lot is full. Did not see that a $5 state park day use pass was required, and there was no place to purchase one anyway. Restrooms currently closed (Jan 2021).

Beautiful and clean and not too crowded. River was so refreshing on a very hot day. Group camp spot…read morewas spotless and shady and some tame deer came through - exciting.

I just love camping here! We have come here since my kids were babies. We swim in the calm sandy…read moreriver bend, forage for red huckleberries, they used to have an amphitheater they did little performances in but sadly due to erosion had to get rid of it. We will always camp here as it's just so peaceful. The showers are clean and have hot water if you go early. Bathrooms are also not terrible.

Tranquil beside the sounds of airplanes, helicopters, and jets! It was such a dream to be here…read moredecompressing about the day and going on a little getaway stroll. The paved road was not as busy as suspected but it was a bit on the bushy side. Beware of ticks! If you are a huge plane lover this is a nice spot to see planes take off or land.

Great trail. Fantastic any time of year, slightly less so during falcon breeding season.. (but a…read morevery worthwhile imposition!)

Very clean and clear trails. We went in the evening on a…read morewarmer overcast day. Not busy, only ran into a few people on the way and had no problems finding a parking spot. We also only hiked up to the first viewpoint but boy, was it a view. Absolutely gorgeous hike and not too far out of portland. Super easy to find and has parking lot and well maintenanced bathrooms. Great spot to ;)

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