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Horsetail Falls Trail Hiking trail · Columbia River Gorge · Trailhead near Troutdale, OR
2.4 mi3.8 km Round trip
≈892 ft≈272 m Elevation gain
446 ft136 m High point
1 hr 42 min Estimated time
Moderate 1.2 mi / 1.9 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Horsetail Falls (#438)
Trailhead: Horsetail Falls Trailhead
On FR 3000-426, near Troutdale, OR
Coordinates: 45.59039, -122.06850
Overview Horsetail Falls Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.4 mi / 3.8 km near Troutdale, OR. Expect about 892 ft / 272 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 446 ft / 136 m. Difficulty: Moderate . At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 42 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.
Elevation profile Along the route: low 52 ft / 16 m · high 410 ft / 125 m
Sources Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles. Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service . Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead. Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles. Official trail listings come from the agency named on each page. Distances and elevation gain marked ≈ are calculated from map data and are approximate. Check official sources for current conditions before you go.Washington trails · Oregon trails · Idaho trails · Sources · Privacy · Terms of Use