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The best waterfalls in Mt Hood National Forest

A hand-picked guide to 1 of the most stunning waterfalls in Mt Hood National Forest. Each entry below has our personal notes, photos, driving directions and the practical detail you need to plan a visit — from parking and hike lengths to swimming rules and the best time of year to go.

#1 · 37 m drop

Ramona Falls

Mt Hood National Forest · Oregon · United States

Ramona Falls — hero

Ramona Falls, Oregon — What to Know Before You Go

Ramona Falls has ended up on the cover of Moon and Lonely Planet Oregon guides more than once — it's a genuinely unique, beautiful waterfall. Which makes it a little strange that there aren't that many trip reports out there for it. So here's mine.

The trail itself is easy — it's the getting there that has a couple of quirks. You have to cross the Sandy River at some point, and the road leading in near the trailhead gets rough enough that it's tough for a small car to handle comfortably.

Waterfall canyon
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Stay safe at every waterfall

Wet rocks, hidden currents and fast-changing weather catch out experienced hikers every year. Read our quick safety guide before you head out.

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