The Oneonta Gorge offers two very different trail experiences:
1
Oneonta Creek: A fun adventure for those not afraid of getting wet or scrambling over boulders, with the impressive Oneonta Fails as the reward for your efforts.
Ideal for sunny days this involves wading up Oneonta Creek which has carved its way deep into the basaltic rock of the region. Looking up from the creek you see a crack of sky and trees perched on the cliff edge 150 ft above.
Length: 1 mile round trip
Season: Summer
Use: Moderate
Difficulty: May be slippery and involves certain amount of rock. Not suitable for elderly people or young children.
2
Oneonta Gorge To Multnomah Falls (Gorge Trail #400): An easy trail through woodland which runs parallel to the -Scenic Highway to Multnomah Falls. Here the walker may visit the historic Multnomah Fails Lodge or tackle the steep climb up to the top of Multnomah Falls before returning along the same route to the trailhead.
Length: 4 miles round trip
Season: While the Scenic Highway is passable
Use: Light
Elevation gain: 50 ft.
Difficulty level: Easy
Access: Oneonta Gorge is situated on the Scenic Highway 3 miles east of Multnomah Falls. From I-84 eastbound take exit #28 Bridal Veil and continue 5.2 miles to Oneonta trailhead. From I-84 westbound or eastbound, take exit #35 Scenic Highway and continue west 1.9 miles to Oneonta. The Gorge Trail #400 trailhead is 0.7 miles further to the west.
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