Dry Creek Falls
Hood River County, Oregon
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 72 ft (22 m)
- Location
- Hood River County, Oregon
- Access status
- Established Pacific Crest Trail route from Cascade Locks
- The walk
- 2.2 miles on foot from the trailhead; 4.4 miles round trip
- Ground & access
- Forest trail with a steady climb and descent, a short powerline road section and a rocky, rutted road to the falls. Old water diversion works at the base. Poison oak.
From the Bridge of the Gods Trailhead, cross the road and follow the Pacific Crest Trail beside I-84 to Moody Street. Walk the road uphill under the freeway (about 100 yards of road walking) to the Harvey Road parking area, then take the Pacific Crest Trail to the left. About one mile in, turn right on a powerline road for a short distance to where the trail resumes. The trail then descends to Dry Creek at a dirt road. Do not cross the footbridge; turn right and walk up the rough track about 2/10 of a mile to the 74-foot falls. Return the same way.
Plan your visit
Bridge of the Gods Trailhead in Cascade Locks, Pacific Crest Trail to Dry Creek, then Dry Creek Road up to the falls
Oregon Hikers gives 2.2 miles on foot from the Bridge of the Gods Trailhead to the falls and 4.4 miles round trip with 725 feet of elevation gain.
Forest trail with a steady climb and descent, a short powerline road section and a rocky, rutted road to the falls. Old water diversion works at the base. Poison oak.
Where to start
Bridge of the Gods Trailhead in Toll House Park, I-84 Exit 44, first right past the bridge. Parking also at the PCT Harvey Road Trailhead. Day use only, sunrise to sunset.
Timing & water
Oregon Hikers lists the hike as all year. The trailhead restrooms close in winter.
Before you go
USFS lists a $5 per vehicle day-use fee at the Bridge of the Gods Trailhead ($30 annual); recreation passes are accepted. Oregon Hikers lists a $5 daily parking fee at Harvey Road.
Visitor informationVisit sources
More waterfalls nearby
Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.
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Punch Bowl FallsResearched visit notes36 ft (11 m) · Hood River County, OR2.8 miSW- Lower Rock Creek Falls53 ft (16.2 m) · Skamania County, WA3.2 miNW