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0.92 miles
Elevation Gain
531 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
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River
Waterfall
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Added by Michael Matti
*Currently closed (except a small portion of the upper trail between Multnomah Spur and Trail #444 on Larch Mountain). Oneonta is a unique gorge that leads to beautiful Oneonta Falls. The experience of wading through chilly water to reach the falls only adds to the adventure.
*Currently closed (except a small portion of the upper trail between Multnomah Spur and Trail #444 on Larch Mountain)...here
This hike is very short (1 mile roundtrip) but does take some time to do. The trail leads down from the road into a stream bed. You follow the stream bed upstream through a narrow gorge. At the entrance to the gorge there is a large log jam. This requires some balance to climb over; be very careful if it is wet.
I like the path over the log jam on the far left near the gorge wall. Once you're over the log jam, the rest of the hike is just walking in and then wading through the stream. At one point in the stream the water gets quite deep, maybe 5ft depending on time of year. This section isn't very long but the water is cold. It is possible to cling to the rock and shimmy along the right side of the gorge and only have the water go up to about your knees. After the deep section, you arrive at the end of the gorge and the spectacular waterfall.
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Nathan Y
3/8/2021
an absolute must but probably not until it is reopened
Realize that this hike is currently closed for real reasons. There was a major fire in the area a few years ago which ...
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Andy
11/23/2020
Really great scenery
Really cool spot to visit in Oregon. Has amazing scenery. Can get slippery
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Elena P
7/27/2020
Great gorge
This is the spitting image of what you see in the Oregon tourism commercials. Depending on the season, the water level will vary.
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Jenna Mulligan
6/30/2020
SO PRETTY
I love this hike in the summer! The logs can be slippery as you crawl over them - careful there. And the whole experience ...
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Clayton Lukens
6/21/2020
Just yes.
Just go. You will not regret it. GORGEOUS.
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Rebecca Brothers
9/7/2017
So Much Fun!!
This short hike is a blast! Make sure it's warm when you go because the water is chilly and when I went I had ...
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Krystian Gibson
8/12/2017
Photographers point of view
I did a lot of research on this place before finally going. Even with all the research there were still things that were somewhat ...
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Tyler Drake
8/7/2017
Great hike in the Columbia River Gorge
This is a pretty quick hike to oneonta falls at the end of the gorge. I'd suggest wearing shoes with a sticky sole as ...
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Zach Lough
4/30/2017
Tons o' people
Go during off hours and prepare to get soaked
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Gustavo Quiros
2/2/2017
Awesome Experience!
the hike was fairly easy for something that will give you spectacular photographs. although there were many people when we went, it made the ...
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Meagan Tool
12/31/2016
Beautiful Falls
This fall is actually my profile picture on here. It was an easy hike once getting over the log jam which is somewhat slippery ...
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Kathleen Sharp
8/22/2016
Worth the wade!
Visiting some Portland friends, (I'm from TX) she suggests this hike. It's already on my want to list. I loved climbing over the log ...
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Sarah Gooch
8/14/2016
Fun adventure
I thought the best part of this hike was just in overcoming the obstacles of the log jam and wading through the water. ...
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Melissa Jones
8/5/2016
question
I want to bring my nice camera to get a good picture, what did you carry yours in to make sure it didn't get ...
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Allie Colbert
8/5/2016
Amazing
I went to this hike around noon and it looked like about 40 people just trying to get over the first log area, so ...
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Samantha Snitzer
6/16/2016
😍 Oneonta.
This is quite the little adventure. So much fun and totally worth the crowd i'm about to talk about. I definitely recommend going on ...
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Sonja Saxe
6/14/2016
Unique Hike with Stunning Views
This is one of the coolest (in both senses of the word) hikes I've ever done. It is very short but the water is ...
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Michael Gabbert
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6/8/2016
Surreal spot. Go early!!!
Went on a Friday at 7am. Gorge was completely empty both to and from the falls and up until we got back to the ...
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Mitch Loar
6/6/2016
Awesome Nature But Lots Of People
This was an amazing nature walk through water. Go during the week because Sunday was equivalent to going to Disneyland during a holiday. It ...
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Laura Clarke
5/2/2016
My Favorite Spot!
Wow! This place is fantastic! I visited for the first time a few days ago and I was amazed by how beautiful it was. ...
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Jeffrey Green
3/14/2016
A winner.
Love it! An incredible area!
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Jason Hatfield
1/1/2016
If you're feeling really adventurous bring a small inflatable raft when the water is high.
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Vik Montemayor
10/23/2015
This!
Is my absolute favorite hike, it was amazing just to be in the gorge and look up. If I ever make it back to ...
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Cassie Constanzo
9/22/2015
Short hike with most beautiful view at the end!
This has been on my list of places to go forever and I was finally able to make it there during a business trip. ...
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Sasha Smirens
8/17/2015
Came here on a weekend in Mid-August and the place was crowded. Toddlers and dogs among many other people were tumbling over logs and ...
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Nick Vacirca
7/7/2015
Really amazing - though as mentioned by others try to avoid peak hours and don't be afraid to do a little scrambling over the log jam.
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Micah Bartel
6/8/2015
Go during the week, as weekends (especially sunny weekends) are packed with people and it takes away from the experience a little bit
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Amy Paez
4/19/2015
Definitely wear shoes. It's very slippery throughout. I wore cross trainers with dual layered socks, and they got the job done well and dried ...
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Katherine Burton
3/16/2015
Bring electronics in waterproof bags (ziplocks are cheap decent options) as it's hard to keep things dry.
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Chelli Montrose
3/16/2015
Yes, crowded in summer but still worth braving the crowds for its beauty! Gear up in winter and the treat is stunning ice on the falls!
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John Chau
3/5/2015
Get's pretty crowded during the summer/fall...seems like everyone wants to climb the log jam at once. Dope place though!
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Roman Königshofer
12/14/2014
Amazing! Looks beautiful. Put it on my list for my next trip to the US.
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Alina Slaight
9/11/2014
amazing and so close i didnt even realize it! cant wait to check it out on saturday
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Becky Simrose
8/27/2014
Gorgeous!
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