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Ruckel Creek Falls

Cascade Locks, Oregon

4.0/5
based on 1 reviews

Details

Distance

1.21 miles

Elevation Gain

194 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

Description

Added by Austin Jackson

Ruckel Creek Falls is an easy hike to a beautiful waterfall that is extremely photogenic in the Columbia River Gorge, OR.

Park at the Eagle Creek Trailhead, and backtrack out towards the highway. Take the path to the right and walk alongside the highway for nearly a half mile. Stop when you are on the bridge and see the Ruckel Creek Trail to your right. If you look left, you will notice a waterfall dropping below you. This is Ruckel Creek Falls, not to be confused with Mossy Grotto, its neighbor up the stream. To photograph the falls from ground level, back track to the field that you passed, and go through the field and walk towards the stream. Once you hit the steam, you should see the falls to your right. To return, go back the same way you came.

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Features

Chillin
Photography
Hiking
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Easy Parking
Family Friendly
Forest
River
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Waterfall

Ruckel Creek Falls Reviews

One of my girlfriend’s favorite hidden gems for photo shoots

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