Dry Creek Falls plunges 74 feet over a basalt wall in a secluded amphitheater near Cascade Locks. It is easily reached via the Pacific Crest Trail and is a popular destination for those interested in a short, woodsy hike with plenty of Gorge ambience. At the base of the falls are the remains of a water diversion works. In the 1930s, the rapidly expanding town of Cascade Locks got its water supply from this location during the construction of the Bonneville Dam. The creek was channeled into a tunnel and thus ran "dry" on its original bed. Almost the entire area of this hike was affected by the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire. You'll see blackened tree trunks and a recovering understory, but most of the canopy is still intact. Get more details at: http://www.portlandhikersfieldguide.org/wiki/Dry_Creek_Falls_Hike

Activity Notes

An out and back hike along the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) that begins in Cascade Locks and meanders through beautiful forest to Herman Creek. Dry Creek Falls is a beautiful waterfall that often gets overlooked by hikers. <br> This trail heads gradually uphill, never too steep, through a pretty forest with dappled sun shining in. Although it's called Dry Creek Falls, it does not run dry - even in the warmest months of summer. There is evidence of some damming apparatus here, once used to provide water to the town of Cascade Locks, Oregon.

4.4 miles, 710 ft of elevation gain. Meet at MMC 9:00am

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 78 miles
Driving Time from Portland 1 hours
Distance - Round Trip 4 miles
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Relevant Maps CG6
Awards Qualified Waterfall Award
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