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Plenty of parking. Just remember that it’s summer so everything gets packed FAST. I went at 3pm on a Saturday and got parking at the end of the parking lot. Just be patient and remember you need a pass and they do check at the entrance. Pass is only $2 and it’s timed. Parking is free. Love the fact that you see the fall from the parking lot 😊
This parking lot for Multnomah Falls exits off the the left of Interstate 84, the lot looks big but during the summer and Beautiful weather in spring and fall it's full easily. There are gates that close when lot is at capacity.
On my recent visit there was plenty of parking when I arrived but when I left it was half full and tour busses had arrived. This is the preferred parking area when coming to Multnomah Falls for a hike, meal at the lodge or just to snap a photo of one of Oregon's most popular tourist hiking locations.
During the Summer there is timed entry to the parking lot and the main side roads to the Columbia River Gorge.
I got to see and hike the fall 2 out 5 times, because is too crowded and no parking.. Traffic was horrible.
Summer time, need to reserve entry pass the from Bridal Veil Parking lot to Horsetail Fall parking for $2 online. Only could entry the hour reserve and could stay long as you want. 1 time entry only. There is shuttle bus from falls to falls. Reserve entry pass start at 9 am, before 9 is could entry without a pass. Flow of falls is more than in winter. Leaves is very green.
Winter, you don't need to reserve entry and not crowded as other times in the morning. Be careful on the trail, is icy. I actually fall on the end of bridge, but lucky I have thick jacket on so minor injury. Very green and leave in fall color. Very pretty.
Hike is very easy and 0.2 mile one way to bridge. Pavement trail and stroller friendly.
Bathroom by gift shop and restaurant
Restaurant and gift shop open at 9 am
Coffee stand opening early but I can't remember what time.
No brainer sightseeing from Troutdale, Oregon. EASY PEASY free parking which is withing eyesight of falls. Trails are easy to hike. Late summer was the best weather in Oregon. Would come again!
