Latourell Falls – Latourell Falls Lookout loop from Guy W. Talbot State Park

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Latourell Falls – Latourell Falls Lookout loop from Guy W. Talbot State Park

Moderate

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Latourell Falls – Latourell Falls Lookout loop from Guy W. Talbot State Park

02:15

7.26km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area

Guy W. Talbot State Park

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

George W. Joseph State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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69 m

Shepperd's Dell Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

The falls and the short trail that leads to its base both feel as if they have been lost to time. There is parking near the bridge of the historic …

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2.02 km

Guy W. Talbot State Park

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Guy Webster Talbot donated his summer estate to the state in 1929. Today it is beautiful park east of Portland.

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2.22 km

Latourell Falls

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Latourell Creek's 250-foot waterfall is the first waterfall on the Historic Columbia River Highway from Portland. The columnar basalt at the waterfall is reminiscent of Svartifoss in Iceland.

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2.41 km

Historical Bridge

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The old bridge of the Historic Columbia River Highway is really impressive because of its construction.

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3.21 km

Columbia River Viewpoint

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On the way back, despite the bushes, you will find a good place to look into the valley of the Columbia River.

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4.14 km

Upper Latourell Falls

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After a 30-minute hike you reach the Upper Latourell Falls. With a drop of 37 meters, the waterfall is no less spectacular than its brother.

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5.25 km

Latourell Falls Lookout

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There is an uninterrupted view of the 246-foot (75-m) waterfall from the hilltop near the parking lot.

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5.31 km

Latourell Falls Loop Trailhead

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This circular route is almost 4.5 kilometers long. The path is well developed. It leads past charming old trees up to the Upper Latourell waterfall. Definitely worthwhile.

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7.26 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.72 km

3.38 km

156 m

< 100 m

Surfaces