Tamanawas Falls

Hood River County, Oregon

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: 108 ft (33 m)
Location: Hood River County, Oregon
The walk: Creekside hike; optional 5-mile loop
Ground & access: Creek crossings, log steps and a loose-rock slope. A temporary repair follows the December 2025 washout; watch for slides.

Cross the East Fork bridge from the lot, turn north on #650, then follow #650A toward Cold Spring Creek and the falls.

Five miles describes the optional return via Tamanawas Tie and Elk Meadows trails, not the direct out-and-back route.

Creek crossings, log steps and a loose-rock slope. A temporary repair follows the December 2025 washout; watch for slides.

Use the lot west of Highway 35, a quarter-mile north of Sherwood Campground. It frequently fills on weekends.

The trailhead reports the trail open with a temporary fix. Check current conditions before starting.

$5 per vehicle year-round or accepted pass. Current instructions accept recreation passes or digital payment only, not cash or checks.

Visit sources

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

Hood River County, Oregon.