horsetail falls- columbia river gorge

For me this was one of the less spectacular falls along the highway. Worth a look, but if you're running short on time, not a must-do. The hiking around here is steep, but would be beautiful if you were prepared for it.

We had planned to go to Multnomah Falls but there was no parking. So instead we visited Horsetail and Ponytail Falls. A short hike but definitely pretty.

My wife and I were visiting our daughter and son-in-law in Portland, OR in late October and we visited this spot during a day trip with them. This is a very nice waterfall- and right off the main road. The water was almost milky white in appearance- very neat. This is well worth the time to stop, walk around and enjoy the beauty. I certainly recommend stopping to see Horsetail Falls.

Fun place to visit, many stairs, so not handicap accessible. The service was friendly and spot-on. Nice that they are generous to let you taste their beer. Food was good, not exceptional.

It was fun to walk under one of the falls. If you keep going a little ways past the water falls, there is a great lookout point a little further up the trail. Spectacular views of the river below.

But I didn't give it the highest rating, only because the competition from Multnomah and Latourell Falls is just too great. It's still worth a stop and a photo, but it's too bad that you will encounter it after the two stars of the waterfall show on a drive up from Portland. Otherwise, you would be astonished and probably rate it Excellent.As I probably should have.

Travelled along the old route 30 and visited all the various waterfalls along the way. All were slightly different but this one wasn't crowded so it probably felt nicer.

Access to a great view at the bottom of Horsetail Falls is just a quick walk from the parking lot across the street. This spot is a beautiful natural wonder and definitely worth the stop.

We stopped at the Horsetail trail head after a long afternoon of hiking. The waterfall from the base is great and the spray was refreshing. We hiked the roughly 0.5 mi straight uphill to the upper horsetail falls. The trip is rough and quite a climb but totally with it as you went behind the falls and looked out. Very highly recommended.

Horsetail Falls are fabulous. Must less water this trip than during the visit in the spring, but still worth the visit. We hiked to the next waterfall, the trail is a bit steep and narrow (we had three dogs with us), but all in all a nice hike.

Easily access right from the parking lot. A beautiful tall falls. This is a very busy attraction, which was frustrating when trying to take good photos. People were careless about walking in front of you while you set up your shot.

We enjoyed seeing Horsetail Falls on the Columbia River Gorge. The name of the falls is because the falls shape look like a horse's tail.There is a hiking trail if one wants to explore this area further. Parking is free.

Lower Horsetail Falls is right on the East Historic Columbia River Highway which runs parallel to I-84. Easy parking, and this is a great falls for those with limited mobility. Not quite as accessible as Multnomah, nor quite as monumental, but with far fewer tourists milling around. There is a viewing area level with the road and a stone staircase to go right down to the water for a better look. The falls itself is beautiful, like something out of a fantasy movie or fairy tale. If you're in the area, don't miss it!

No matter how hurried take the time to visit this site you will be glad that you did. It is truly awesome. A thing of dreams

This was a unique falls in that the top had it's own water flow and then it looked like the falls twisted in the middle and flowed a completely different way in the beautiful body of water below. Warning, if you do not like to share, avoid this place on the weekend! I unfortunately was travelling through the Columbia River Gorge on a Sunday and did not have a choice. People were rude when it came to parking and not kind when it came to sharing photo opportunities at the falls. It is a gorgeous world class waterfall, and right off of the scenic route road, so time it right and enjoy.