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Located just east of Portland in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic area is a moderately difficult hike that takes you to three waterfalls in less than 3 miles, while passing moss-covered stones, fern-laden hillsides and under canopies of trees.

You catch the trailhead to the Horsetail Falls Loop hike from the historic Columbia Gorge Scenic Highway. The trail begins with a view of Horsetail Falls, the largest of the three you’ll see on the hike. From there, the trail amazingly takes you behind Pony Tail Falls thanks to an eroded cavernous area that has become part of the path. The trail then passes a few scenic viewpoints overlooking the Gorge before continuing into Oneonta Canyon. Here you’ll pass over Oneonta Creek on a metal bridge, which offers a nice vantage point for Middle Oneonta Falls. Complete the loop by heading down Oneonta Trail and back to your car.

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