The 240 foot long bridge reaches from one wall to the canyon to the other, over 100 feet above the creek. This trail bridge spans Drift Creek in the Oregon Coast Range. We’ve seen photographs of the fall foliage in the gorge and it is simply stunning. If you can stomach the above challenges, then visiting during summer or fall would be the way to go if Benson Bridge is important to you.įor our next visit, we plan to go during the fall. The flow dies off a little bit (winter/spring is the peak). However, these months come with their own downsides: If you want to ensure that you can access the bridge, then summer or fall would be the times to go. We witnessed more than a few people nearly eat concrete (including us) because of it. In winter, the lower viewing deck could also be frozen over due to snowy conditions.ĭuring our visit, the bridge was partially frozen, but open. Just keep in mind that due to the mist from the upper fall, Benson Bridge often freezes over and thus, the bridge and trail closes to the public for safety. If your goal is to see Multnomah at its peak flow and the least amount of visitors possible, we recommend visiting in either winter or mid-spring. The weather, while a bit chilly in the morning, was great and we experienced very little in the way of crowds. We visited Multnomah Falls in March of 2022. SEE MY TOP RECOMMENDATION FOR A DAY HIKE BACKPACK ON AMAZON HERE! Total milage from the bottom is 6.8-miles. Based on the pictures we’ve seen, the views are spectacular. Larch Mountain: For those looking for a challenge, hike up to Larch Mountain. Total milage from the bottom is 1.8-miles. Wahkeena Falls: Via the Wahkeena Trail portion, you’ll continue past the upper deck of Multnomah Falls and will eventually reach Wahkeena Falls, passing multiple other waterfalls along the way. There are two other destinations you can reach from this trail. We’ll be doing it on our next visit for sure. If it’s warmer while you’re here, we definitely recommend going up there. We decided against this as the bridge was fairly iced over and we were told by others coming back down that the trail itself was worse. You’ll be going up switchbacks the entire way and there’s a small viewing deck at the end overlooking the top of the falls. If you’re feeling up to it, you can continue for another 8/10’s of a mile (one-mile from the bottom) to the top of Multnomah Falls. Timed reservations are NOT required if you arrive via shuttle, bicycle, or tour. Once you’re there, you can stay for as long as you like. You can show either a printed copy or the digital version (preferred).ĭrop-offs in front of the Lodge will not be allowed. After that, your reservation becomes invalid. You must arrive at the time stated on your reservation. You will NOT need an additional permit to access the waterfall corridor. In 2022, Oregon officials decided to restrict access to the historic highway (waterfall corridor) between Bridal Veil Falls and just past Multnomah Falls via a timed use permit during the summer months.įor 2023 (and presumably beyond), they’ve decided to contain the permit requirement to just the I-84 parking lot for Multnomah Falls. If you arrive early enough and find parking at the small lot along the historic highway, a timed use permit is NOT required. You’ll only need one permit, per vehicle. The fee for a reservation is $2.00, per permit. Option Two: A certain (unspecified) amount of timed reservation permits will be available for same-day, in person pick up at the Gateway to the Gorge Visitor Center in Troutdale and at the Cascade Locks Historical Museum. ![]() For example, if your desired date is August 15th, reservations become available August 1st. ![]() Option One: Timed reservations become available 14-days from your desired date, starting at 7am PST, on a rolling daily period. Timed reservations are made through and there are two options to consider: In 2023, the official timeframe is May 26th - September 4th ( reservations are available beginning May 12th). During the summer months, you will need a timed reservation in order to park at the I-84 lot (exit 31).
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