Multnomah Falls BEFORE THE FIRE | Waterfalls of Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
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- Опубликовано: 16 янв 2025
- Multnomah Falls has been on my bucket list since I saw pictures of it years ago on Instagram. It is cooler in person than in pictures. We shot this video in May 2016, a year before the Eagle Creek fire devastated this area in September 2017. The trail to the top reopened in May 2019, and you can see what it looks like now in our AFTER THE FIRE video: • Multnomah Falls AFTER ... .
On this little road trip, we headed east through Washington past some very scenic overlooks. We crossed the Bridge of the Gods into Oregon and explain where the name came from. Then we checked out the waterfall area of the Columbia River Gorge, stopping at Horsetail Falls, Multnomah Falls, and Latourell Falls.
We didn't have the time to hike to Oneonta Falls. Next time!
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Beautiful!!! I love Oregon and Washington state good video guys 👍🏼
Thank you so much! We love it too. :) -Brian
Gorgeous! Love your enthusiasm - this place deserves it.
Thank you! Yes, we were so excited to see Multnomah, but the entire area was so pretty it really energized us! -Brian
I love this channel, before I was shy about posting but this channel has inspired me to post my own content and get out in nature more.
Yay! That makes us so happy to hear we inspired you. You just made our day. It's so fun to share your experiences with others and make new friends along the way. Thank you and good luck with your channel! -Brian
Simply breathtaking!
Totally agree! Those waterfalls are gorgeous! -Brian
We love that area. It is so beautiful!
We did too and hope to be able to explore it more in the future! -Isa
Beautiful beautiful scenery. Looks like you guys had yet another good time. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks, Denise. Yes, the Columbia River Gorge has so many beautiful waterfalls! We're going back there this summer and we'll go on some more hikes for sure. I heard from some locals that the prettiest hike is Oneonta Gorge, and we didn't do that one on this trip. So many amazing places to explore! -Brian
Loved your video. Oregon is so beautiful. I want to go back to Oregon to visit Silver Falls State Park. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Jen! And thank you for the tip to go to Silver Falls. I'd never heard of that. well We'll have to check it out next time! -Brian
Nice! We camped at Cascade Locks Marine Park a couple of years ago, just to the East of The Bridge of The Gods ~ sadly this area was closed to traffic because of a fire a year prior. You got some beautiful shots ~ had never seen the overlook from above Multnomah Falls!
Yeah, we were lucky to go and see this area before it was destroyed by the fire. They just reopened the overlook, but it's not quite the same. -Brian
I'm glad you got to check this off your bucket list because it's all burning as I type this. We are sick and heartbroken. Kids playing with fireworks. It started above Cascade Locks and has passed Multnomah Falls. The lodge at Multnomah was spared only due to the heroic efforts of the firemen and women. It's still burning out of control and is closing in on Troutdale. This was my happy place and living so close I'd drive that scenic byway any chance I could get. Your video made me happy.
Oh my gosh, no! I hadn't heard. That is really heartbreaking. :( Hopefully they're able to get it under control and everybody stays safe and out of harm's way. Glad our video could give you a little happiness. I hope the Falls rebound and grow back even more beautiful afterward. -Brian
I grew up there and loved going to multnomah falls and up historic highway 30 to vista house. So glad the road is open again after last years fires. It was only partially open last spring when I was up there visiting. Did that hike to the top of the falls many times. Glad you got yo see one if my fav places in the world. Oregon and Washington are full of beautiful things to see and do.
So glad they opened the road again. We went back to Multnomah a few months ago but it was only open to the bridge. We couldn't hike to the top like we did in this video. We also hiked on one of the recently opened trails closer to Eagle Creek and it was eery and surreal hiking through the charred forest, but it was promising to see the new growth coming up. -Brian
So beautiful!
Thanks so much!
Been to Multnomah a handful of times, going back next week to hike back in to Oneonta River Gorge-look it up, you’ll be sad you didn’t do it!! Always great seeing you on here, miss seeing your mug in person!
Hey Heath! Good to hear from you. Yeah, we didn't hike Oneonta because we weren't prepared to hike in the water. Sadly, we couldn't hike it this summer either (we spent the summer in Portland this year) because it's still closed from the Eagle Creek fire. Check out the trail closures here: gorgefriends.org/hike-the-gorge/trail-alerts.html
Have you checked out Silver Falls State Park? I recommend it.
Not yet, but I just looked it up and added it to our list! :) Thanks!! -Brian
Great video!
Thanks so much! Can't wait for the waterfalls to open back up again (they closed the entire gorge for Covid-19 because it gets too crowded).
@@PerfectLittlePlanet some places have re opened but the "Waterfall Freeway (aka old highway30)" is still closed:(
Yeah, everything in the Gorge is shut down right now. Can't do any hikes at all over there on the Oregon or Washington side. :/
Ein grandioser Wasserfall und tolle Aufnahmen der Umgebung.
Danke!
Wonderful
Thank you. Such a beautiful part of the PNW.
Great videography. I love videos like this one. I can travel to awesome places without leaving my sofa. 😊
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it. And especially since the trail to the top is still closed after the fire in 2017, so this is the only way to enjoy it now. -Brian
That's just .....home. Just another day. Yeah, I'm spoiled!
Yeah, it's so nice to be that close to the Gorge and all those trails and waterfalls. Lucky!
I loved your video❤ it brought me back memories of when I used to live in Oregon,I always stayed on the bottom, never adventure on the trails,is there a fish farm still?
I had to look them up, but it looks like they're still there - up by the dam. I don't know of one by the waterfalls in the gorge.
My bucket list🙏
Totally worth it. Thanks for watching! -Brian
Ok I want to go to Oregon now
You should! It's so pretty and it has such a great vibe. -Brian
"Great Video" ....
"Thanks!" -Brian
This is my most favorite place ever
It's up there for me too. I'm hoping they reopen the trails soon so we can go back in there. -Brian
@@PerfectLittlePlanet Really sad that some dipshit lit fireworks to burn down the gorge. I don't know if he was doing intentially. I really love that place and to see someone burning it down makes me both sad and mad.
I heard it was intentional, obviously not intending to burn down the entire gorge, but intentionally lighting fireworks during an extreme fire danger period. That's why he got almost 2000 hours of community service and a fine of over $37M.
Awesome video! Do you know if there are group hiking trips out there?
Yes, lots! Go to meetup.com and look up hiking groups near Portland. You'll find lots of groups to hike with. -Brian
I’m thinking of doing a road trip this summer to Oregon (I’m in Alberta, so it would be one heck of a road trip with two kids, but...). How strenuous were those switchbacks? Would a five and six year old be able to handle them, do you think? And is this place just a “day trip” from Portland or are there lots of places to stay nearby? Any suggestions are appreciated! 😃
That would be a great road trip! I'm not sure how long you'll have, but if you have the time, you could break up the drive with stops in Glacier National Park and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on the way. And going back you could go through Seattle, Vancouver, and Banff. The switchbacks on Multnomah Falls are not bad - I've seen plenty of young kids up there. The waterfall area doesn't have any hotels, but it's only 35 minutes from downtown Portland, so you can easily do it for a day trip. Another day trip from Portland you might want to look into is Silver Falls State Park. It's a little farther away, but it's got some really cool waterfalls and easy trails for kids. Have a great time! -Brian
When did you go there? The weather was amazing!
We were there on May 7, 2016. It really was gorgeous weather. -Brian
Yes Nice 😍😃👏👍👍
Thank you! Have a great day! -Brian
Are these three falls within the same area? What about the Bridal Veil waterfall?
Yes, everything in this video is close together. Bridal Veil is also in the same area. -Brian
Depending on the time of year, there are up to 80 waterfalls in the Columbia River gorge.
Was this taken before of after the eagle creek fire? I'm assuming it was before?
It was taken before the fire. I've heard the damage around Multnomah Falls isn't as bad as it was in other areas, though. I'll be back up there this summer and I'll make another video to show any differences. -Brian
Perfect Little Planet Thanks! Just wanted to know cuz I don't see much updated about after the fire. I was actually in the area a week before the Eagle Creek Fire and was devastated when I saw it on the news. I'm actually heading back there in 2 months on April to visit a few of the reopen spots of the Columbia Gorge and more of Oregon. But I read that they reopen the rest of the gorge in late September.
I'd be interested to hear how it looks when you get back there. I hope you have a great experience. -Brian
Perfect Little Planet I'd be happy to share it with you and everyone else that views it. I did search on youtube on the aftermath and its really sad.
+Perfect Little Planet I live pretty close to the Gorge (about a 30 minute drive). I as well as many other Oregonian's cried as we watched one of the true "Gem's" of this state go up in flames. And to see the flames jump to the Washington side made it all that much worse. There were fires everywhere during this last summer. We got much of the smoke from the Eagle Creek fire here where I live. The sun was no longer yellow but red. It was quite an eerie feeling. I will be going there next week to take a look at the damage. And to think, all this destruction of our beautiful land was started by a young boy with one single firecracker::(( I think he got 1500 hours of community service and his folks have to make financial restitution, but nothing close to the pay for the damage their child did. It's one thing to have nature clean it's own house......it's another when it's unnecessarily done by the ignorance of youth:::((Great video!!
I used too live there for almost my whole life
Such a beautiful place to live! We're going back there next year. Can't wait to explore more! -Brian
I love the western 1/3 of Oregon for its scenic beauty. I just can't stand the politics of the people who live there.
Fortunately you don't have to talk politics when exploring nature. :)
SENSE OREGON CHARGES TO SEE MY OWN COUNTRY THEY CAN JUST SHOVE IT!
The timed-use permits aren't required for 2023, only for the parking lot at Multnomah Falls, but you can drive up and down the waterfall corridor any time now. And even at Multnomah, the permit is only from 9am to 6pm, so if you go early or later, you don't have to pay anything.
Veesta?
I speak spanish and it's hard not to say spanish words the spanish way. -Brian
There used to be so much green... my home is ruined :(
We live in the area now, but didn't when we made the video. It was so incredibly sad to hear about the fires and we are glad we got to go when it was so green. We've been back once since. It's nice to see trails opening again and to see the regrowth. - Isa
So lucky to live there. In your face New York City!!!!
Whoa there. We can love New York and Oregon equally. They both have their charms. :) -Brian
Is too short....
How long would you like it to be?
vist tuh
Yeah, my bad. :/
I've done that hike many times.....don't do it if you are not in shape.....it will kill you
Yeah, it's steep! Hopefully they reopen it soon. It's still closed from the Eagle Creek fire. :( -Brian
If it was pronounced "veesta" then it would be spelled "Casa de Vista"!
But it's not! Quickest way to let locals know you're a tourist is to mispronounce a local town, landmark, etc. Say "veesta house" at local bar or restaurant in Cascade Falls and we just cringe!!
That's a fair argument. I can't really argue with the local way of saying something. I suppose you could take my argument and bring up Seattle, named after Chief Si'ahl. If I went around calling it Si'ahl because that's the way it was pronounced in the original language, it's just not right. Anyways, thanks for the correction! -Brian
Then how is it pronounced?
I've been living in Beaverton for 15 years and That's how I've pronounced it this whole time
a. cortes there's your problem! Your living in Beaverton! 😁😉
All kidding aside, Vista House spelt this way has an English pronouncement.
Sorry just pronounced Vista in the usual way from a long time resident of Cascade Locks, Mom.