Starting in January our church time switched from 10:00 am (the perfect time!) to 12:30 pm. We decided on the first Sunday to see how much we could accomplish before church and ended up driving to the Columbia River Gorge (1+ hour each way), hiking to 2 waterfalls, taking the scenic highway to the Vista House and returning with just enough time to shower and run to church. It was wonderful.
Multnomah Falls
Multnomah is the tallest waterfall in Oregon (611 feet) and the second tallest perennial falls in the United States. (or so I’ve been told) It is also one of the most accessible because the base is roughly 100 yards from a parking lot. The hike up to the bridge is a nice half mile stroll but you can get to the very top if you commit to 2 miles of switchbacks. We’ve only been to the bridge : )
Elowah Falls
We originally wore rain jackets because the weather forecast called for light showers but they proved useful when Elowah Falls drenched us! This was a fun, fairly short hike to a beautiful 213 foot waterfall. …we got a little lost on the way back and had to off road through the brush. Oops.
A perfect Sunday morning adventure.
The Vista House
Until this mini trip Lucas and I had never been to Crown Point to see the Vista House. We actually didn’t know what it was. Turns out… this building is a memorial for Oregon pioneers and has the most beautiful view. Hopefully next time we come the sky will be clear and the view will be even better!
