Waterfall

Dutchman Falls

Dutchman Falls
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About This Waterfall

Dutchman Falls are located approximately 1.2 miles up the Larch Mountain Trail from the Multnomah Falls Lodge. The first of the three falls are seen about 300 feet up the trail from the second bridge across Multnomah Creek (the first being the bridge spanning Multnomah Falls). The second and third falls are both seen within another 300 feet.Between Multnomah Falls and Wiesendanger Falls, Multnomah Creek makes several small dashes down a series of wide basalt ledges. Three of these are spaced close enough together that grouping them into one entry is feasible. The first drop is a 10 foot tall, 20 foot wide block shaped waterfall that can only be seen from the side. The second and largest is a 15 foot tall, 20 foot wide non-vertical block - the most easily seen of the three. The last is an 8 foot slide which is partially blocked from view by some bushes.The falls aren't officially named, but this name, stemming from nearby Dutchman's Tunnel - a precarious basalt overhang just upstream along the trail - has been applied for over15 years, first seen in A Waterfall Lover's Guide to the Pacific Northwest.

Waterfall Details

Waterfall Form

Tiered Plunges

Best Time to Visit

Year Round

Total Height

35ft

Tallest Drop

15ft

Number of Drops

4

Run

300ft

Avg Width

20ft

Pitch

81°

Magnitude

36.73

High Flow

100cfs

IWC Rating:3.59
Feeder Stream:Columbia River (Snake River to Portland) Multnomah Creek
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Getting There

GPS Coordinates

45.575630, -122.109090

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Quick Facts

TypeWaterfall
FormTiered Plunges
Best SeasonYear Round
StatusCataloged

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Safety Info

Stay on marked trails. Rocks near waterfalls are extremely slippery.

Never swim at the top of a waterfall. Strong currents can be deceptive.

Respect the environment. Pack out everything you bring in.