If the roads are passable during a deep freeze, check out these frozen waterfalls for a great adventure of beauty. Head out on a clear, yet freezing day and you might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of these local falls nearly stopped in their awe-inspiring frozen state. Your teeth may chatter, but the chance to see these beauties up close will be well worth it.
- Multnomah Falls
Oregon Department of Transportation / Flickr Our most famous waterfall and the tallest in the state is perhaps the most likely you will catch frozen. When the temperatures drop below 32, a landscape of icicles and frozen wonderland emerges. While it can happen as early as December, the falls have been known to freeze as late as March, so don’t count winter out yet for this great sight.
- Horsetail Falls
Sarah McDevitt / Flickr Also called Ponytail Falls, this waterfall is right along the Columbia River Highway for your viewing pleasure. Named for its resemblance to a horse tail, this waterfall is extra noteworthy when frozen. Take the 2.7-mile loop of the Oneonta Gorge hike to view this wonder up close.
- Latourell Falls
A.F. Litt / Flickr Also right along the Columbia River Highway, Latourell Falls is actually visible from the road, making it perfect for cold weather viewing. A 2-mile loop will take you there and back, which is a great way to stay warm while enjoying the freezing conditions.
- Punchbowl Falls
Paul Weeks / Flickr It’s going to be a 4.2-mile roundtrip hike to see this waterfall in all its frozen splendor, but it is well worth it. An easy hike, this is a must-see frozen spot for your Oregon bucket list.
- Silver Falls State Park
Kabayanmark Images / Flickr This amazing state park features the Trail of Ten Falls. If you go during a cold snap, you could catch a glimpse at once or more of them frozen, a true sight to behold.
Which is your most memorable waterfall to see frozen? Let us know in the comments below. Once the weather warms up make sure to check out our list of the best waterfalls in Oregon!
Oregon Department of Transportation / Flickr
Our most famous waterfall and the tallest in the state is perhaps the most likely you will catch frozen. When the temperatures drop below 32, a landscape of icicles and frozen wonderland emerges. While it can happen as early as December, the falls have been known to freeze as late as March, so don’t count winter out yet for this great sight.
Sarah McDevitt / Flickr
Also called Ponytail Falls, this waterfall is right along the Columbia River Highway for your viewing pleasure. Named for its resemblance to a horse tail, this waterfall is extra noteworthy when frozen. Take the 2.7-mile loop of the Oneonta Gorge hike to view this wonder up close.
A.F. Litt / Flickr
Also right along the Columbia River Highway, Latourell Falls is actually visible from the road, making it perfect for cold weather viewing. A 2-mile loop will take you there and back, which is a great way to stay warm while enjoying the freezing conditions.
Paul Weeks / Flickr
It’s going to be a 4.2-mile roundtrip hike to see this waterfall in all its frozen splendor, but it is well worth it. An easy hike, this is a must-see frozen spot for your Oregon bucket list.
Kabayanmark Images / Flickr
This amazing state park features the Trail of Ten Falls. If you go during a cold snap, you could catch a glimpse at once or more of them frozen, a true sight to behold.
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