Waterfalls - White River Falls

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GPS - White River Falls


White River Falls is a staircase type.

White River Falls are 30 miles south of The Dalles and The Gorge.
Source: White River Glacier on south flank of Mount Hood.
Access to falls is blocked at the gate from winter until late May.

Directions:

• From Interstate 84 take exit 87 and head south on HWY 197
• Follow all signs leading to Dufur or Bend - continuing past Dufur on HWY 197
• Near milepost 34 look for HWY 216 to link up with HWY 197
• Turn left to head east on HWY 216 (note sign for White River Falls)
• Four miles up HWY 216 the turnoff for the park will be on the right
• Park is day-use (no fee) with picnic tables and a restroom
• Falls can be seen at the fenced overlook near the grassy area
• A trail leads down to an abandoned power station and a view of all three tiers of the fall