Horsetail Falls

One of several falls along the Columbia River Gorge. After seeing this one once, it will stick in your mind forever. It is pretty much the epitome of the Horsetail form. There are views from 180 degrees around the falls, and some glimpses over the top from Horsetail Falls Trail #438 which leads to Ponytail Falls, its upper counterpart. The falls are commonly said to stand 176 feet tall, but some sources placed its height at 208 feet.

Am I alone in wanting to visit every waterfall in the Gorge on the same day so I can see them all in their fall glory? Then do that twice every...

Feb 22nd at 5:32pm. Only for two weeks a year will the sunset strike this seasonal waterfall. Today was peak day and the first time in about 4 years that water has been present at the same time the light works it's magic.

Horsetail Falls in the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon. Very windy and rainy in the gorge the day I took this.

It was a rare treat to be able to sneak around the side of Horsetail Falls last weekend--the water level is pleasantly low. There's a lovely golden...

There are numerous waterfalls in Columbia River Gorge area, however could not get to photograph many of them due to receding sunlight and tripod head...