Multnomah Falls
Near Portland, OR
MULTNOMAH FALLS
A BRIEF SUMMARY OF MULTNOMAH FALLS
Multnomah Falls - is probably the most photographed spot in the Pacific Northwest, with over 2 million visitors each year. When you walk up on the falls for the first time, you will understand why.
The double falls are simply magnificent, falling a total of 620ft., which makes it the 2nd highest waterfall in the United States. One of the difficulties you will face photographing Multnomah Falls are the crowds. The Columbia Gorge has many beautiful waterfalls and Multnomah Falls is the one easiest to access, which adds to the congestion. The best time to photograph these majestic falls is when the crowds are not there (early morning, late evening, or bad weather days). Otherwise, just wait your turn and be patient.
Images and location summary by Tim Wier
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I would rate the difficulty of this trail as a 1 on a scale of 1-5 (with 5 being most difficult). The primary shooting platform for Multnomah Falls is a very easy 100yd. walk from the parking lot. If you choose to walk up the bridge, it is another ½ mile round trip up with a modest incline.
For the most part, this shot is pretty straightforward from the tourist viewing area. You can also take a compression shot from the trail walking up the bridge.
The above shot was taken with a 16mm lens. Depending on the composition you are looking for, you can use anything from a 11mm to a 35mm lens.
80 Ft. Elevation
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