Latourell Falls Trail Condition Report
- tmschales
- Apr 30
- 2 min read
Updated: May 3
Latourell Falls,
Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
Parking Pass Needed: Oregon State Parks Pass (**NOT AVAILABLE at the trailhead)
Date of Visit: 4/24/2025
Distance: 2.75 miles for loop; shorter options available
Elevation Gain: 682ft
Potential Concerns: downed trees, rocky/root uneven ground
Trailhead Amenities: Toilet
FLOWING!
Blooms: Salmonberry, Trillium, Pacific waterleaf, Larkspur, Red Elderberry, Fairybells, Pacific Bleeding heart, Candy flower, Honesty, Fringecups, and Oregon Anemone
The downed trees crossing the trail were all manageable for me (take your time, pass your pack over before you go over if you need to). Near the upper falls there is a large muddy area- in these muddy areas it is important to stick to the trail (yes, go through the mud) to avoid creating erosion and long term problems for the trail.
PRO TIP: Take your pack off if you need to; transfer it across to the other side & then transfer yourself if you feel like the weight of it is impairing your flexibility or throwing you off balance. If you use this method just be sure you can place your pack on the other side without it rolling downhill.
*If this is your first time on this hike: Parking here can be full and a challenge. The view of the full loop is beautiful, there is more to see than what is at the parking lot.
Get out there and enjoy our beautiful Oregon State Parks.
I hope you find this helpful, and if you do please consider donating toward my goal of removing financial barriers and providing complete head-toe gear, permitting, and guiding for humans that would otherwise not be able to enjoy our outdoor areas.
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Happy Trails,
Trish
Welcome!
I've started these reports because the loss of funding and staffing for USFS and other agencies in Oregon & the Pacific Northwest will result in reduction of trail maintenance, and I am concerned for public safety with poor trail conditions. This is my "What can I do to help people stay safe?" solution.
These reports are a tool to use in conjunction with maps, weather forecasts, and wildfire maps- they are not all inclusive and please note that trail conditions are apt to change rapidly (And I cannot be liable for conditions that have changed after my visits).
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