Greg Lief

Dry Creek Falls (and Herman Creek Pinnacles)

Begin at the Dry Creek Falls Trailhead, on the Oregon side of the Bridge of the Gods. Named after its past use as the water source for Cascade Locks, this waterfall is reachable via a segment of the Pacific Crest Trail. To access the trailhead, cross the road that leads to the Bridge of the Gods toll booth and start onto the PCT. Follow the trail under the highway and up the gravel road (about 100 yards). Then turn left onto the PCT. Head slowly uphill, climbing about one mile to an access road. Turn right and follow the road for 100 yards until the trail resumes. Follow the path downward through lava boulders until you reach the creek (about 1 mile), then turn right and continue another 0.2 miles to the falls.

To see the pinnacles, backtrack to the junction with the bridge crossing. Turn right, cross the bridge, and continue 1.6 miles on the trail to the obvious humps and return, retracing your footsteps back to your car. Total mileage is 7.6 miles.

Trail Map

Driving Directions

From Portland take I-84 East to Exit 44 Cascade Locks. Turn right toward the Bridge of the Gods. The trailhead is located on the right side before the toll booth.