14 Oregon Waterfalls in 48 HoursOregon is the land of endless waterfalls - anywhere you travel, you will be close to at least one scenic waterfall! If you are short on time, this is the perfect 48 hour guide to seeing 14 scenic waterfalls in Oregon. Authorsthetravelingdans
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Day 1 - Silver Falls State Park

Silverton Bake Shop
A cute local spot to start your day with coffee and breakfast before heading out on the epic hike for the day!
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Silver Falls State Park
Hike the Trail of 10 Falls at Silver Falls State Park to see 10 waterfalls in 7.5 miles! You get to walk under a couple waterfalls so make sure you wear something you don’t mind getting wet! No dogs are allowed on this trail.
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Silver Falls Brewery
After the hike, have a beer and burger to refuel! This spot is in the downtown area so we recommend walking around after you eat to explore the cute town of Silverton.
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Silverton Inn & Suites
A nice local spot to stay at before heading to tomorrow’s destination. It is an hour and a half drive to the first stop tomorrow so you could also opt to stay closer to Portland or Troutdale.
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Day 2 - Columbia River Gorge

Latourell Falls
The first stop on our waterfall crawl! This waterfall is right off the parking area.
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Multnomah Falls
Another waterfall right off the parking area and the most iconic Oregon waterfall! We suggest walking up to the bridge to see the falls from a different vantage point.
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Thunder Island Brewing Co
A great spot to stop for lunch. This restaurant has great beer, food, and a beautiful patio overlooking the river.
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Wahclella Falls
Your first hike of the day - at 2.5 miles, this relatively short and flat trail is a must. Wahclella Falls is a small but beautiful waterfall with a picture perfect bridge and small swimming hole at the base of the falls.
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Dry Creek Falls
Your second hike of the day - at 4 miles, this trail is fairly flat. You will wind through forest and greenery until you arrive at this basalt type cliff face with a beautiful waterfall toppling over it.
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Solstice Wood Fire Pizza & Bar
After your adventure day - good food is a must. We love this place for pizza, craft cocktails, and good vibes!
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Grasslands Barbecue
If you are lucky enough to eat here before they sell out for the day - you won’t be disappointed. The best BBQ in Oregon!
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Hood River Hotel
A boutique hotel in the heart of Hood River. We love this spot to stay at when we visit the area as it is in walking distance of great shops, restaurants, and more.
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Multnomah Falls & Columbia River Gorge Tour by Envi Adventures
If you don’t feel like hiking - fly over the Columbia River Gorge to take in the sights!
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