(August 10th, 2013) With Kim in town and no work to do, we were free to enjoy the sights of Portland and the surroundings. Just outside of the city is the famous Multnomah Falls. A definite must see if you have a car and a morning (or afternoon) to spend hiking and taking in the site. Granted, you could do it in much less time, but the hike up the falls to the West then back down the Multnomah Falls is worth it. But just once. The number of people around the Multnomah Falls was staggering...too many for me, but for the other trails in the area, there was hardly anyone and well worth a return visit.
Most of what follows will just be photos, so enjoy!
Wahkeena Falls. One of the first you come to (note the paved trail still) when you go up the trails West of Multnomah Falls.
Angel Falls. A bit higher up now.
After climbing to the top of the plateau, you can start down the more Eastern trail towards Multnomah Falls (though there're dozens of other trails that you can explore too). This way tends to be a bit more big falls into pools than just falls down the side of the rock face...
All this greenery is almost a sensory overload for us that live in the desert!
Part of the top half of Multnomah Falls...
And more of the falls with the classic picture including the bridge of people looking at the top half. You can also hike out to the point at the very top overlooking where the falls drop off, but it's difficult to get a good shot straight down...
Next up, some more food, and then some more sights!
Most of what follows will just be photos, so enjoy!
Wahkeena Falls. One of the first you come to (note the paved trail still) when you go up the trails West of Multnomah Falls.
Angel Falls. A bit higher up now.
After climbing to the top of the plateau, you can start down the more Eastern trail towards Multnomah Falls (though there're dozens of other trails that you can explore too). This way tends to be a bit more big falls into pools than just falls down the side of the rock face...
All this greenery is almost a sensory overload for us that live in the desert!
Part of the top half of Multnomah Falls...
And more of the falls with the classic picture including the bridge of people looking at the top half. You can also hike out to the point at the very top overlooking where the falls drop off, but it's difficult to get a good shot straight down...
Next up, some more food, and then some more sights!
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