Dry Creek Falls Hike

Once used as a municipal water source for the small town of Cascade Locks, the falls and creek that drop from the Benson Plateau earned its name because the creek bed went dry when its flow was diverted into pipes.  Dry Creek flows again, while remnants from the original diversion system can still be seen near the base of the falls.

Although its a simple and short hike through second-growth Douglas fir and tall stands of bigleaf maple, getting on to the right trail from the parking lot can be a bit difficult, so be sure to review our directions before starting your adventure.  Once you make it to Dry Creek Falls you'll be rewarded by the sight of the 75-foot ponytail cascade and the small columnar basalt amphitheater typical of so many of the Columbia River Gorge's waterfalls.