Just went to visit this hike, I've done it before and the expierence was amazing. Went last week…read moreand the bridge was close so it cut out hike short but the view was beautiful and worth it

A very unique and beautiful area to visit!…read more The trailhead has a nice parking area, with bathrooms. The trail to the winding, aqua blue stream is wide and well maintained. You can view the main attraction from trails on both sides, as well as looking down from the bridge. We took the trails on both sides of the water. The trail across the bridge is much easier to traverse, and winds down to the (closed down) suspension bridge. The opposite side leads down beyond the suspension to the waters edge, but even to get down to that point isn't for the faint of heart. It includes a narrow, steep downhill trek...including a section over running water (with a wire handrail for support). Once you arrive at the water at the bottom you can view the suspension bridge above, and if you dare, the waterfall below. We did attempt to continue on a little ways down the trail from there, but as reviews describe, the next section is even steeper with a very loose and dangerous footing. I got vertigo trying to look over the edge at the falls right before that section, so continuing on was a huge no. I'm sure that many people without height woes have no issues moving on, but if you're like me, the trail ends there. This area is stunning. The waters and canyon are a site that pictures simply cannot do justice. Highly recommend!!

Easy loop hike. A little bit of up then down then up kinda stuff. Its beautiful nature but really…read morenot much real view until the waterfall. Compared to skyline loop it isn't much. But its easy and quick.

Good hike through the woods. This provides "forest bathing" and good falls. Many huckleberry bushes…read morebut not too many fruit. Reverse hike! Uphill when you are hot and tired ...

Such a fun cave to explore. We went prepared with water, coats, and two flashlights each with extra…read morebatteries. The small shop rents flashlights and sells sweatshirts if you forgot yours. We opted for the longer section of the cave, and it was a challenge! My young kids did well, but were asking where the end was after a while. They were not happy with the hike back to the car afterwards, although they did enjoy going. Make sure to reserve your spot online, I'm guessing it fills up on the weekends, we went on a weekday morning and it was getting more busy as we were leaving. If you turn right out of the parking lot and drive about a half mile or so there is a good viewpoint of Mt. Saint Helens. There isn't much around so be prepared with snacks or a picnic lunch. No food is allowed in the cave though.

My husband and I walked the family friendly trail (1.5 miles round trip). that takes about one…read morehour. This trail is not difficult, but the walk consists of very uneven surfaces, and because touching the walls is prohibited, it really works your balance. Headlamps or flashlights are a must, as are sturdy shoes, pants and a jacket - it's very cold in the cave. I had a severe allergic reaction to the cave, so next time I'll take allergy medicine. I definitely recommend taking your time to look around at the incredible cave ceilings and walls (But Don't Touch). Lastly, our Northwest Forest Pass covered all cost, but I've read reservations may be needed during busier times. So definitely due your homework and be prepared. Enjoy!!

Visiting Hood River is a must on its own!! But you cannot…read morebeat what you're going to get at the waterfront park !! A small cove cut out for the beach , kite surfing or watching, beautiful water views, Mt. hood, beautiful people watching, playgrounds, it's all here and worth the visit! A couple of things to keep in mind, the bathrooms are very clean and accessible spread throughout . They have a lifejacket lender station !!! It was so nice to be able to let the kids just hop in the water and swim freely! (because I sure as heck I'm not gonna pack lifejackets on my trip who does that?!) Within walking distance, there are so many food options. We always visit Solstice (see that review if you're looking for some great pizza in town).

Much windier here. Stopped by after having lunch nearby. There's plenty of parking. Saw many…read morefamilies and people flying kites & a surfing. There are restrooms. Nice park to just enjoy the water & people watch.

We were in the group camping area...so gorgeous with 15 sites and a huge field in the center plus a…read morehuge covered area for the group to join up. It's really great!!

Really liked this place. Smaller beach that is somewhat sandy/small rocks. Kids had fun. There's…read morea boat launch area and I'd love to take out a SUP and paddle it down the secluded and pretty cove. I walked along a forest trail and it was beautiful. The sites are large and private - would definitely come camping here, especially since it's around $30 a night.

Stopped here on the way to the Gifford Pinchot National forest. Such a pretty lake view, and a…read moregreat place to stop. They have picnic tables, restrooms, parking, and boat ramps. Noticed a few people on their kayaks, and some people with fishing poles. Stop by, stretch and take a walk if you're headed to Mount St. Helens.

Have been here twice, won't be back…read more Absolutely beautiful, nice lake, large swimming area and shallow area that's fun for SUP. Had one great day here with a group of friends. Very rocky, sandals or flip flops will make your walk to the water more fun. Selection of life jackets available you can borrow for free. Came back a second time with my family in tow and we had a terrible day. People not observing distancing or masks. We chose a spot well away from other groups, away from pathways, bathrooms...a place we figured we would be left alone. Put up our pop up shade and threw down a blanket for a nice relaxing day. Did that happen? Nope. Huge grassy area to choose from and a group comes in and sets up within spitting distance of our set up and then proceeds to decide their preferred pathway to the water is THROUGH our spot. Loud talking, screaming kids running between our chairs and over our blanket, their parents not saying a word and shooting us dirty looks the entire time. At one point we got up, pulled stakes on pop up and shifted our entire set up 6 ft over thinking we would just clear out the invisible pathway these people thought they needed so they'd get out of our space. Did it help? Nope...kids just started walking through the other effing side where they hadn't been walking before. Then the adults started a game of frisbee almost directly on top of us that resulted in multiple near misses as the disc came flying onto our picnic table, pinged off our shade structure...oh, and a football ended up almost knocking over our grill. Would have been preferable if someone had just come up to us and told us that for whatever reason we weren't welcome rather than tormenting us all day. Screw you Washingtonians...we got the message. Won't be back.

Great little park with river access. You do have to pay a small fee. Plenty of picnic tables and…read moreplaces to set up for the day while enjoying the river.

This is a fantastic beautiful park along Eagle Creek! With that said, the only negative was the $8…read moreday-use fee. Other parks with day-use fees around Portland currently usually charge $5, but they do have an annual pass you can get for a certain group of parks if you plan on visiting them regularly. There is a restroom (not just a porta-potty, but an actual restroom. Yay!), a playground, baseball diamond, and lots of picnic tables. Some of the picnic tables have in-ground charcoal BBQ pits, too. They also have a picnic shelter you can pay to reserve. For hiking, they have a few different trails to choose from and all were very well-maintained when we visited. One of the trails is even accessible for folks with mobility issues, all flat and wide. The park & trails have plenty of huge trees for shade, and the big main trail goes along the creek in several places. There are even a few spots where you can hang out right along the creek shore. Aside from the easy accessible trail, I'd say the other trails are mild to medium in difficulty just due to some of the hilly inclines, but we saw families with younger kids walking them without a problem.

This review is for Lower Falls Creek Trail which was a ~3.2 miles round trip that took ~1.5 hours…read moreto complete. Just 50 mins away from Multnomah Falls; we decided to cross the Bridge Of The Gods into Washington! There was a $3 toll fee at the bridge (class 1 vehicle). Trail was narrow for the most part where you will need to stop to let others pass. Overall, not too difficult with a stunning waterfall at the end! Required to drive on dirt road to reach the trailhead. Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/O3n5GA00KA4

Great out and back at approximately 3 miles RT. The falls are so spectacular, a much longer trek…read morewould be perfectly acceptable! The trail itself is pretty narrow at times, we had to pull off often to let others through from the opposite direction. The environment is lovely, beautiful trees and the wonderful sounds of rushing water. When you approach the falls it's pretty jaw-dropping. From a distance, peeking through the trees the anticipation of what's coming is energizing. Once you arrive there are large boulders and layers to climb around to get different views (warning, some spots slippery). Although you can't possibly see the top areas of the falls fully, what you get to see is simply gorgeous. A beautiful pool and forest surroundings, along with a waterfall of spectacular height with a plethora of refreshing spray...what more could you want?! I've taken in quite a few falls in the area and so far this one takes the cake. Definitely worth a trek to see in person, as pictures do not do it justice. Would LOVE to see this hike and falls snow-covered too!

Bring your binoculars! This is a hidden treasure well kept by the locals I'm sure! There are…read morestunning views everywhere you turn, so many picnic tables, and plenty of trees for shade at the top, there are restrooms, and the trail has different experience levels. It's a pretty beginner friendly hike going down to the first part and then from there, you can decide if you want to continue. You definitely need to be more experienced when you reach the sharper edges. There was a Ranger on site and I can honestly say I've never seen anyone do their job with such enthusiasm or efficiency in my entire life. I didn't even interact with them, but you could tell from every task they truly cared.

Love this State Park!…read more This place is a little gem amongst state parks. It's kind of in the middle of nowhere...wouldn't have come upon it most likely had the hubby not seen note of it on a waterfall blog. First impression, the grounds are pristine. Perfectly manicured grasses scattered with picnic tables. Restrooms...extremely clean. There's a decent amount of parking near the restrooms/upper falls, as well as some right off the highway. A genius idea really, they made a now ghostly, obsolete hydroelectric power plant into a park. You can hear the upper falls as soon as you pull up, running hard and fast right now! You get great views from the overlook at the end of the lot, which is very accessible to most anyone. From there you can take the trail down to peek into the rusty, old ruins of the plant, as well as further down to another smaller, but still impressive falls. Heads up though, the trail down is NOT accessible to everyone. The footing is loose and fairly steep. BUT, if you can at least get down to the overlook above the old building do it...the view of the upper falls from that point is extraordinary. Really a gorgeous falls, much more than I expected. Just a great park, I highly recommend a visit to this one!

I love this park! I have driven past a few times, but just recently visited. Great place for all…read moreages. Calm water, lots of space to sit and enjoy the view. Ample free parking in the neighborhood.

We love Horseshoe! Such a great place to swim, float, or padddle board. It's a short loop and you…read morecan go the full length fairly easily. Don't be scared away by the crowds on the beach. Once you're out in the water it's not bad at all.