Multnomah Falls Area

USA / Washington / North Bonneville /
 trail, waterfall
Plummeting 620 feet from its origins on Larch Mountain, Multnomah Falls is the second highest year-round waterfall in the United States. Nearly two million visitors a year come to see this ancient waterfall. Hike up to the top of the falls for a great view.

Fed by underground springs from Larch Mountain, the flow over the falls varies, usually it's highest during winter and spring.

Multnomah Falls offers one of the best places in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area to study geology exposed by floods. Five flows of Yakima basalt are visible in the fall's cliff face.

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www.hikespeak.com/trails/multnomah-falls-oregon/
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multnomah_Falls
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Coordinates:   45°34'38"N   122°7'1"W

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  • At 620 feet, Multnomah Falls is the second tallest year-round waterfall in the United States, and one of few that has its own exit on an Interstate highway! Photos @ http://www.pbase.com/greglief/multnomah_falls
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