About This Waterfall
Ruckel Creek is known for the pretty, though somewhat lacking waterfall found just below its crossing of the Historic Columbia Gorge Highway trail. However as one progresses upstream, the falls get more and more impressive. This is the lower of two mapped waterfalls about a mile above the mouth of the creek. The falls plunge over the ubiquitous undercut basalt cliffs seen so frequently in the Columbia Gorge, falling for a little under 70 feet.
Waterfall Details
Waterfall Form
Plunge
Best Time to Visit
Winter - Spring
Total Height
68ft
Number of Drops
1
Run
15ft
Avg Width
5ft
Pitch
90°
Magnitude
29.09
High Flow
35cfs
Getting There
GPS Coordinates
45.638330, -121.903330
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Tips
Best photos during golden hour or after rain.
Use GPS coordinates for the most accurate directions.
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.