Dry Creek Falls is a considerably taller waterfall than appears at first glance. Upon arriving at the base of the falls, the spirited 74-foot plunge of the creek spilling out of an extremely narrow canyon appears to be the extent of the falls. However tucked hidden in the canyon above the visible part of the falls actually lies another five (possibly more) drops which bring the cumulative height of the falls to around 230 feet. Unfortunately the only way of reaching them is by rappelling into the canyon from above and climbing down the gorge with aid of ropes and wetsuits (it should be pretty clear that this is an activity only for the most skilled and experienced to undertake).

The city of Cascade Locks uses Dry Creek as its municipal water source. There is a small concrete dam that diverts a portion of the creek into a tunnel just below the falls. Please leave it alone so we don’t risk losing this waterfall to off-limits status.