Dry Creek Falls via PCT
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Details
Distance
4.44 miles
Elevation Gain
1191 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Description
Added by Jameson Jones
Dry Creek Falls via PCT is a quick hike to this scenic waterfall with minimal crowds and easy parking. As an added bonus, there's great food right across the street from the trailhead.
This is a 4.4 mile out and back hike with only 710 feet in elevation gain. From the parking area at the Bridge of The Gods Trailhead, make your way across the road to the Pacific Crest Trail, which runs parallel with I-84. Shortly you'll run into a street that goes under I-84. Make your way up the the road and straight up the gravel road that's slightly to the right. Continue going straight until you reach the twin trailheads. You'll see a sign that will direct you onto the Pacific Crest Trail. Follow the Pacific Crest Trail and about 1 mile in you'll come across a power line access road and this is where you will take a slight right and back into the forrest where the trail resumes. Once you hike to the creek you'll find yourself at an intersection with a dirt backroad and a bridge that continues the Pacific Crest Trail. Here is where you will turn right and follow the dirt road for about 1/4 of a mile to Dry Creek Falls.
If you wish to do this hike in the winter the Bridge of Gods trailhead is closed but you can start the hike from Moody street instead.
After you've made your way back to the Bridge of Gods Trailhead, you can stop by Char Burger across the street for some delicious burgers and beers.
Key Coordinates:
Trailhead: 45.66195, -121.89464
Dry Creek Falls: 45.65701, -121.86645
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Reviews
Took on this hike on my anniversary with my partner and we couldn’t have been happier. Easy to navigate hike. Follow the outbound instructions and you’ll have no trouble. Not many people, flowing and beautiful waterfall. Saving this hike for future visits.
5.0
Perfect hike to take my non hiker friends on. A pretty cool waterfall for not a far hike at all. Go check out Eastwind drive in for a good burger afterwards
4.0
Did this hike on a Wednesday afternoon. It was a good workout with the distance and elevation gain, but not terribly strenuous. A nice waterfall and wildflowers (in season) make it a very pleasant experience.
4.0
This one is great if you don't have a lot of time, or are trying to hit up as many falls as possible in the gorge with folks from out of town. I agree with the previous reviews that the wetter months make this falls a lot more of a sight!
5.0
Overall, worth it in the wetter months. In the summer, not as much water is coming down, and therefore is not as good of a sight. If you go, go during the wetter months of the year.
4.0
This is a great moderate hike for those looking for a nice balance between work and reward!
4.0
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