The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Multnomah County
Multnomah County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in Multnomah County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Multnomah County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: September 30, 2025
Oregon’s tallest waterfall, Multnomah Falls plunges 620 feet over basalt cliffs with beautiful thunder. Climb to the turn just above Benson Bridge to feel the mist on your face.
Tip by
This waterfall was named for Albert Wiesendanger, who was a Forest Service Ranger in the first half of the 20th century and a driving force behind the Keep Oregon Green …
Tip by
Sign up now to discover places like this
Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places.
Sign up for free
This waterfall is easily accessible from the Historic Columbia River Highway. Left of the creek you can climb up a steep trail to reach Lemmons Viewpoint with great views across the Columbia River Gorge.
Tip by
Chanticleer Point overlooks Rooster Rock State Park and the Columbia River. A great spot for a break and some pictures!
Tip by
The approx. 800m long path to the waterfall of the same name is mostly downhill. Please stay on the path because of the poison ivy. The views of the Bridal Veil Falls from the platform are spectacular.
Translated by Google •
Tip by
Latourell Creek's 250-foot waterfall is the first waterfall on the Historic Columbia River Highway from Portland. The columnar basalt at the waterfall is reminiscent of Svartifoss in Iceland.
Translated by Google •
Tip by
This is Ponytail Falls! Horsetail Falls is the waterfalls down at the road near parking. Both are on Horsetail Creek, so it is easy to get them confused.
Tip by
Unique spot to view several large Douglas-firs. Some of these trees are five to six feet in diameter and are surrounded by western hemlock, grand fir and western cedar. This …
Tip by
Council Crest, once known as Talbot's Mountain, stands among Portland's highest points. This 43.51-acre haven, managed by Portland Parks & Recreation, offers a wealth of amenities, including scenic paths, art, …
Tip by
Nestled in a gorge near Bonneville Dam, Wahclella Falls offers a relatively easy hike to gorgeous falls along Tanner Creek. The 350-foot, two-tiered plunge waterfall features a deep green pool.
Tip by
Sign up for free to discover even more natural monuments in Multnomah County.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?
Get inspired with the komoot mobile app
With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.
Explore more
Extend your search for the best caves by checking out these guides of the top ones in Multnomah County:
Deschutes CountyHood River CountyKlamath CountyLincoln CountyMarion CountyLane CountyClackamas CountyLinn CountySiuslaw National ForestTillamook CountyClatsop CountyJefferson CountyMalheur CountyRogue River-Siskiyou National ForestsJackson CountyLake CountyCurry CountyHarney CountyWallowa CountyWallowa-Whitman National ForestDouglas CountyCoos CountyBenton CountyWasco CountyJosephine CountyWheeler County
Get ready to conquer new peaks
Sign up for Free