Triple Falls Hike

The Triple Falls hike from Oneonta Gorge is scenic, great for beginners, and doesn't have the big crowds that many other Columbia Gorge hikes have. And you get to see three waterfalls along the way!

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Rating:

4 / 5

Distance:

3.3 miles (5.3 km)

Time:

1:30 hours

Difficulty:

Easy

Climbing:

730 ft (223 m)

Trail Condition:

Marked trails

Challenges:

Climbing

People:

Moderate

Known For:

Waterfalls

Best Time:

Early morning

Dogs:

Leashed

Bathrooms:

Parking:

Free

Trailhead:

Oneonta Trailhead, Hood River County, OR, 97031, USA

Park Website:

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area45.580003, -122.072196

Phone:

541-308-1700

Hike Weather:

Hood River County, OR

Oneonta Gorge Hike Trail Maps

Google Maps trailhead:
Oneonta Trailhead, Hood River County, OR, 97031, USA

Hike Location

3D Hike Map

Triple Falls Hike 3d map — After a broad switchback, the Oneonta Trail follows Oneonta creek up towards Triple Falls.

Hike Elevation Profile

Triple Falls Hike elevation — The hike to Triple Falls is a climb, but it's not too tough. Just take your time.

Interactive Hike Map

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Oneonta Gorge Hike Map Downloads

Download a GPX file to use on your GPS device. GPS devices are great to plan and follow routes, and there are tons of free electronic hiking maps that you can use. But don't rely solely on electronic navigation, always have a paper backup. Print out the PDF below, get a topo map, and/or print these directions.

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Oneonta Gorge Hike Directions

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What to Expect

The hike winds up above Oneonta Gorge, and you can look down on the raging creek as you hike on the trail above it.
The Triple Falls hike can get crowded, but it’s no where near as crowded Multnomah Falls or Eagle Creek.
Triple Falls, at the end of the hike, is great place for a picnic or snack.
Parking is free. If the trailhead lot is full, there’s additional parking east of the trailhead by the Oneonta Tunnel, a short walk away.

Turn by Turn Directions

The Oneonta Gorge trailhead is across the street from the parking lot.

Triple Falls Hike sign — The Oneonta Gorge hike is well marked, as are most of the trails in the Columbia River Gorge area.

Triple Falls Hike trail — The trail is well defined. Keep hiking up the hill.

At about 0.7 miles you’ll come to a trail sign. Hike to the right on the Oneonta Trail #424.

Soon after that split, keep hiking and you’ll arrive at a bridge. This is Triple Falls. To end the hike, turn around and retrace your steps back to the parking lot.

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The Columbia River Gorge hikes are some of the best in the USA. Just 45 minutes from downtown Portland, the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area covers 292,500 acres of pure beauty. The Columbia River Gorge was formed over 12 million years ago, and boasts lush forests, spectacular waterfalls and views of the Cascades high peaks. On some hikes you can even see fish spawning.

A quick note. These directions are meant as a guide for the hike, and not a definitive source. Conditions change, and the information here can be different based on time of day, weather, season, etc. There can be small side trails that you might see but I missed. I have made every effort to include all the information you need to complete the hike successfully. I recommend using this guide in conjunction with a map, GPX file, common sense, and call to the ranger station or park office. If you do the hike and notice something has changed, please contact me and I will update the guide.