7 min
Overview
Shepperds Dell isn't so much a hike as a very short stroll. However, it certainly deserves mention for its classic stonework and, of course, its waterfall . The short path is cut from the cliffs and protected by a stone wall created by the masons working on the nearby Columbia River Highway. Young Creek flows down a series of falls into a deep canyon. When looking at the historic deck arch bridge, consider that, despite being built in 1914, it can handle the droves of summertime RVs in the present day! Like some other Columbia River Gorge state parks, Shepperds Dell is named after the landowner, George Shepperd, who presented the original 11-acre parcel to the City of Portland in 1915 as a memorial to his wife. The tract was later transferred to Oregon State Parks, and the public acreage of the park was greatly expanded with other acquisitions.
Trail Stats
0.3 km
14 m
47 m
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