Umbrella Falls is a beautiful cascade-type waterfall just a few steps from the southeast corner of the Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Area parking lot. You can also access the falls via a beautiful hike from the Elk Meadows and Sahalie Falls Trailhead which is just off Hwy 35. The only downside is the trash that washes down the stream from the ski area. We were there early in the season, so it is possible it has been cleaned up, but it did detract from the...
Read moreWhat a great surprise! for some reason I was expecting less🙈 This was my second time trying to get to this fall (I tried on winter and got lost) The parking lot was closed (Mt. Hood Meadows) but people were parking on the side of the street. Not too long of a hike but I noticed once.you get to the fall there is a trail that some people were following. Beautiful wild...
Read moreLovely waterfall with a very short hike to see. Parked at Mt Hood Medows (it was not yet open) and did the short (roughly 1/4 mile) to the waterfall. It has a small one on top, keep walking the trail until you get to the bridge. There you will see a wonderful fan-type waterfall. We went up during the first snow of the year. Want to go back during the...
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