Hunter Falls

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR

45.3316, -117.4081 Map & Directions

Length: 0.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 240 feet
Highest Point: 5,200 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty: Easy

The roaring falls. Photo by Austin Smith.

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Hunter Falls is a narrow, deep cataract. The crashing waters turn an otherwise dry environment into a burst of white water and greenery. Continue reading

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Hiking Hunter Falls

Parking is easiest at the Lostine Ranger Station just 100 yards south, and across the creek from the trailhead. If you’re lucky, they will be open. It is a real look back 100 years in our country to see how both people lived but also how the Forest Service grew. Behind the Guard Station is perfect for an afternoon picnic.

The trail leaves the Lostine River Road just north of the creek crossing. Sadly, this trail sees little maintenance. It gains elevation quickly, providing glimpses into the waterfall every so often. The trail peters out pretty quickly as you top out above the falls. Be sure to fill your water bottles at the spring across from the guard station.

Hike Description Written by
Austin Smith, WTA Correspondent

Hunter Falls

Map & Directions

Trailhead

Co-ordinates: 45.3316, -117.4081 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

From Enterprise, Oregon, travel northwest on Highway 82 to Lostine. In Lostine, go 11.8 miles south on the Lostine River Road entering the national forest in 7 miles. Park at the Lostine Guard Station on the right side of the road. The trailhead is back up the road on the opposite side of the road after crossing the creek itself.