Sheppard’s Dell State Natural Area
(Latourell OR)
The 100 foot high, 10+ foot wide Sheppard’s Dell Falls plunges down a cliff on the north side of Pepper Mountain in one 42 foot giant step, then shoots out and down as a concave fan for its final drop of 50 feet. Water flow tends to be seasonal, the significant flow, of course, in the late Winter and Spring months when snow melts increase the amount water in Young’s Creek.
Though you can view Sheppard’s Dell Falls from the highway, a short, paved footpath takes you to beautiful arched bridge (which, itself, is the frequent subject for photographers) from which you have a great view of the waterfalls and the Columbia River gorge.
The waterfalls are in the Sheppards Dell State Natural Area. No entrance or parking fee charged visitors. For more information, phone 1-800-551-6949 or view:
How to get to Sheppard’s Dell Falls:
How to get to Sheppard’s Dell Falls from I-84
Take exit 28, take the old highway (now called the Historic Columbia River Highway) and head west (toward Portland) about 2½ miles to the park entrance and parking area.
For more information about the Sheppard’s Dell Falls and the State Park, you may phone the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in Hood River at 800-551-6949 (toll-free) or 503-695-2261.
| Hotel and Motel accommodations, usually at a discount, are available in the following communities: Cascade Locks (east of Bridal Veil Falls) Portland (west of Bridal Veil Falls) Troutdale (west of Bridal Veil Falls) |
