HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsLatourell Falls
Oregon · United States
This dazzling waterfall plunges 249 feet (76 m) over a massive wall of basalt and then rushes through the forest into the Columbia River. The falling water of Latourell is framed by some of the most perfect columnar basalt formations in the Pacific Northwest that are adorned with a large florescent patch of yellow lichen and shrouded in brilliant green flora. We’ll venture down to the punch-bowl pool below the falls, where you’ll hear the tremendous rush of water and feel the cool mist that it creates. You’ll easily realize why this special place is one of the most photographed waterfalls in Oregon.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Latourell Falls
Welcome to Guy W. Talbot State Park, the spectacular home of Latourell Falls, pronounced Lah-tur-ell. …
Listen in the app2The First Glimpse
As we walk down the paved path from the main parking area, it is truly astonishing how quickly we are rewarded for such minimal physical effort. A mere three-minute walk transports us from the asphalt directly to this spectacular…
Listen in the app3The Columnar Basalt
While the plunging water is undeniably mesmerizing, I urge you, as a scholar of the landscape, to direct your analytical attention to the dark rock framing the waterfall. The cliff face surrounding Latourell Falls boasts some of…
Listen in the app4The Historic Highway Bridge
If we turn our gaze slightly away from the waterfall and look downstream toward the parking area, we are greeted by a magnificent piece of early twentieth-century engineering. Spanning Latourell Creek is a remarkably elegant,…
Listen in the app5The Base and Mist
For those seeking a highly immersive, multi-sensory encounter, follow the short, slightly muddy path that leads directly to the rocky base of the lower falls. As we approach the plunge pool, the sheer acoustic power of the water…
Listen in the app6Ascending the Loop
If you are prepared for a rigorous cardiovascular challenge, we must now turn our attention to the trail ascending the steep canyon wall. This is the start of the moderately difficult, two point one to two point four mile loop…
Listen in the app7Upper Latourell Falls
We have finally arrived at the magnificent Upper Latourell Falls, a secluded, hidden marvel that richly rewards those willing to undertake the rugged, steep ascent. Plunging one hundred and thirty-four feet from the densely…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we carefully navigate the slippery descent back toward the main park entrance, allow your heart rate to gently settle and your mind to analytically process the incredible sights we have witnessed today. We have explored the…
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What is Latourell Falls?
Latourell Falls is a place in Oregon · United States with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Oregon · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 45.5383, -122.2179 |
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