On the Trail
Dog Creek runs between Dog Mountain and Cook Hill. One of the few waterfalls visible from SR 14, this 30-foot falls has carved a small canyon with a pool that’s a nice place to cool off in summer.
Permits & Pets
The site is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. No permits are required. We recommend always keeping your dog leashed to protect the sensitive landscape and respect other hikers.
Trail Notes
- From the parking area, walk about 100 feet to the base of the falls.
- Please always stay on the trail and clean your boots before and after you hike. Hikers and their dogs are common vectors for spreading invasive seeds.
- Restrooms are not available at this site.
Friends of the Columbia Gorge does not track trail closures. If you are planning a hike in the Gorge, please check other sources in advance for the latest updates, including the U.S Forest Service, Ready Set GOrge, and AllTrails. Recreational activities in the Gorge can involve risk of injury, death, property damage, and other dangers. Friends does not assume responsibility for any such outcome resulting from the use of the information on our hiking web pages. Your use of these web pages is strictly at your own risk.
Pre-Hike Exploration
Dog Creek Falls is a good place to cool off after a Dog Mountain or Augspurger Mountain hike.
Directions & Travel Tips
From the intersection of SR 14 and Wind River Highway, drive 6.3 miles east on SR 14 to the large Dog Mountain parking lot and trailhead on the north side of the highway. From that trailhead, drive 2.0 miles farther east on SR 14 to a small parking area, also on the north side.
