SHADY CREEK FALLS

MULTNOMAH COUNTY

DIRECTIONS - Follow the directions to Multnomah Falls.  Shady Creek is to the right of Multnomah when facing the falls.  The best view is from the bridge where the highway goes over Multnomah Creek.
LOCATION - Columbia River Gorge

TYPE - Plunge

HEIGHT - 200'

WIDTH - 25'

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TYPE OF APPROACH - Roadside

DIFFICULTY - Easy

NEARBY WATERFALLS - Horsetail Falls, Latourell Falls, Multnomah Falls, Sheppards Dell Falls, Waukeena Falls Shady Creek is the small creek that you cross over on your way up to Benson Bridge.  Most people don't even realize that the creek has a fairly significant waterfall just upstream from the trail.  The falls are difficult to see and look pretty puny next to neighboring Multnomah but it is worth a look since you're already there.

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