Dry Creek Falls

A short hike on the PCT to a small intimate falls. Dry Creek falls is a small waterfall that doesn't get any real fanfare, but if you want to kill a few hours in a quiet place, it's a great spot. 

Accessed by the Bridge of the Gods trailhead in Cascade Locks, Dry Creek falls is mostly on the Pacific Crest Trail. Park at the trailhead, or the nearby bike path trailhead (We did, the trailhead proper is closed during winter when we went), then you walk up a small hill and cross under 84. You then walk up a road for a small bit before the PCT winds off into the woods.

The trail slowly climbs through the woods and passing under the powerlines. It's not a terribly remarkable trail. After a couple of miles you reach a junction with Dry Creek and a nice little bridge. Walk up a quarter mile to the right and you come to dry creek falls, a cute little waterfall shooting out from two big basalt column walls. There are the remains of an old piece of machinery here, and it's a great spot to just sit and chill for a while. The chances that you'll run into other people is slim, our entire trip was alone.

The view from the Cascade Locks trailhead

The Bridge over Dry Creek

Mural on the Bridge of the Gods support structure

Another view from the trailhead

Under the powerlines

Dry Creek falls all frozen over

Ice grass

Dry Creek Falls

ICE in late november