Horsetail Falls (Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, USA)

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Horsetail Falls

Horsetail Falls was for us the unfortunate follow-up act to Multnomah Falls. But make no mistake about it, this year-round waterfall is no slouch itself with its 176ft drop and hourglass shape (depending on your vantage point). Besides, it's got a large dedicated car park and viewing area where you can experience its spray as well as see the falls from several angles around its plunge pool.

Depending on which angle you're viewing this waterfall, it can somewhat resemble a horse's tail (as its name implies), or it could have a strangely hourglass shape to it (the way I tend to think of it). All told, there's no question you could preoccupy yourself here even though it's essentially a roadside attraction.

This waterfall also makes a very nice starting point for an uphill hike leading to Ponytail Falls as well as a longer hike that hooks up with the Oneonta Trail.

Directions: The car park for Horsetail Falls is about 2.5 miles east on the Historical Columbia River Highway from Multnomah Falls. We accessed the Columbia River Highway by taking the Bridal Veil Exit off the I-84 (heading east) or Exit 35 off the I-84 (heading west).

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A more familiar view of the falls

Lots of spray results in mossy trees here

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Bottom up sweep looking directly at the falls

Bottom up sweep from the left side of the falls

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