Cabin Creek Falls
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
- Hikes including this location:
- Starvation Creek Waterfalls Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Camp Benson Falls Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Starvation Ridge Viewpoint Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Starvation Ridge Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Mount Defiance from Columbia River Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Mount Defiance-Starvation Ridge Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.68742, -121.69637
- Elevation: 120 feet
Description
The original Columbia River Highway passed very near Cabin Creek Falls and many travelers undoubtedly paused and marveled at the huge fallen mass of basalt that blocks most direct views of the falls. The more recent Interstate 84 is only about 100 feet to the north, but a shield of trees and the hurried mindset of our modern era block the waterfall from today's travelers.
This section of the old highway was restored in 2016. Cabin Creek Falls cascades 220 feet into the small amphitheater created between the cliffs and the huge boulder. Though the traffic noise is loud, the mood is somehow quiet and almost serene.
More Links
- Cabin Creek Falls (Northwest Waterfall Survey)
- Cabin Creek Falls (The Waterfall Record)
- Cabin Creek Falls (WaterfallsWest)
Contributors
- Stevefromdodge (creator)