Latourell Falls Trailhead — Attraction in Washougal

Two gorgeous waterfalls with two very different levels of difficulty. The lower falls is fantastic for a simple little walk with young children. Just a few steps at the beginning to get down to the smooth trail with fine loose gravel. You can climb down off the trail to get to the waterfall or just enjoy it from the cute little wooden bridge. The lower falls trail continues along a creek and goes under the street bridge. Now the upper fallls trail is a completely different story. We took our two young children on the 1.8 round trip trail and would never recommend anyone do that. We had to carry our two year old the whole way. It's very steep both in and out. Be sure to wear shoes with really good traction. The trail is incredibly narrow in many parts with sections that are very rocky and slick from mud, lots of thick tree roots, and then loose dirt in others. There are a few rickety wooden bridges and the last one before the falls had me nervous as it was tilted a bit like it was coming out of it's foundation. The upper falls its self is very beautiful and I would have loved to stay and enjoy it more but our daughter wasn't enjoying all the water spray. There is a very large tree that has fallen across the path on the other side of the falls. There are two different sites with fantastic views of the gorge. If I had been able to do this just with adults I would have really enjoyed the upper...

Latourell Falls was absolutely spectacular! In my opinion, it was even more beautiful than the more popular Multnomah Falls (which I think you meant by “Mama Falls”), and it didn’t come with the overwhelming crowds—at least not quite as many.

The walk down to the waterfall only takes about 4–5 minutes, and it’s totally worth it. There’s a scenic bridge with a great view, but the real magic happens when you step onto the muddy rocks and get right up close to the falls. I could feel the mist in my hair, blowing it away—it was such an invigorating, powerful moment!

There’s also a longer trail that loops around for another perspective if you’re up for more of a hike. We didn’t take that route this time, but it looked like a beautiful option for a return visit.

We went during a holiday weekend, so it was definitely busy. That made seeing all the waterfalls in the area a bit more challenging, but Latourell stood out as a highlight. Despite the crowds, it felt more intimate and immersive.

If you’re traveling along the Columbia River Gorge, this is a must-stop destination. Gorgeous, accessible, and deeply memorable—Latourell Falls easily earns a five out of...

This area is absolutely breathtaking. The Lower Falls is a very short (~5 minute) walk from the parking area (to the right). Beautiful view of the falls, and you can get right up close to them (even behind them— although several people slipped while I was there). I hiked the trail up to the Upper Falls as well. I’m very out of shape, and it wasn’t an easy trail, but it was manageable. Took me about 35-40 minutes. Completely worth it to see the Upper Falls up close and personal. There are plenty of places to rest and catch your breath before continuing on. The trail does a loop where you come up on the west/left hand side of the Falls. If you continue the loop around to the east/right hand side of the Falls, there is another trail back down. However, I found the cut off (fork where you cross back over) to be kind of strange. Unless I missed it, the cut off veers down off what looks like the “main trail” to the stream, which you have to cross to get back to the original trail. The stream isn’t very deep, but if you’re not wearing true hiking shoes, you might find it difficult to cross. To avoid this, simply just go back down the way you came up...