Triple Falls Hike

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Distance	3.3 miles (5.3 km)
Hike Time	1:30 Hours (Total)
Difficulty (?)	Easy
Total Ascent (?)	910 feet (277m)
Highest Elevation	790 feet (241m)
Fees & Permits	Parking Fee
Dog Friendly	Leashed
Park Website	Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area45.580003, -122.072196
Park Phone	541-308-1700
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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. 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. And you get to see three waterfalls along the way!

Triple Falls, at the end of the hike, is great place for a picnic or snack.

Getting to the Triple Falls Hike

Use this trailhead address: Oneonta Trailhead, Hood River County, OR, 97031, USA.

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.

Gear for the Hike

This isn’t a long hike but it can get muddy and slippery. I do recommend basic hiking gear and hiking boots. Trekking poles will help with any slippery or muddy sections.

Here’s the gear that I personally use, have tested, and recommend for this hike.See All of My Best Gear Picks Here

High-Tech Hybrid Shoes

Great for all hikes – short ones to 10+ miles Feels like a sneaker but protects like a hiking boot.

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The Best Low-Cost, High-Quality Pack

This is a super-light and comfortable backpack that can hold everything you need on a hike, including a hydration bladder. It also works great as a general backpack or carry-on.

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Garmin Fenix Map Watch

This thing does everything: maps, GPX tracks, compass, barometer, altitude, heart rate, blood oxygen, fitness tracking, sleep tracking, and the list goes on. I keep a GPX route on the watch so I can quickly glance down and make sure I’m in the right place.

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Triple Falls Trail Maps

Triple Falls Hike Map Downloads

Download the Hike GPX File

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How Will You Navigate the Hike?

I recommend using a combination of paper maps, GPS, and a guide to navigate the hike. If you are tempted to just use a smartphone, please don’t. You’ll often loose cell phone reception on the trail. At the very least, print out a paper map and this guide. Better yet, check out the navigation section on my gear picks page to see the latest and greatest that I’m using. There’s even a special discount on GaiaGPS premium for HikingGuy users.

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

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

Triple Falls Hike Directions

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