A 224-foot waterfall accessible via a 2-mile easy trail or a short roadside view; day-use permit required.
Day-use parking permit required (purchase on site)
Latourell Falls is a 224-foot waterfall at Guy W. Talbot State Park. The waterfall is visible from a roadside viewpoint, and a 2-mile easy trail loop offers a longer walk option. Day-use parking requires a permit purchased on site.
Visitors have flexibility to stop briefly at the viewpoint or invest time in the full trail loop. The easy trail suitability and iconic height make this appealing to families and travelers of varying fitness levels. The on-site permit purchase is straightforward but requires cash or card.
Pacific Northwest waterfalls generally run fullest in winter and spring; flow may decrease by late summer.
under an hour (for the short roadside view) or one to two hours (for the full 2-mile loop)
you cannot arrange a day-use parking permit on site.
Day-use parking permit required (purchase on site)
Via a 2-mile round-trip trail rated easy by the managing agency.
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stateparks.oregon.gov
Oregon State Parks official park profile, checked Aug 2026
Checked August 2026.