Multnomah Falls is a kid friendly place to hike

We go to church every week.
Even on vacation.
We are those people.
While on the road and around church time we googled churches in the area and found Calvary Chapel Ontario, Oregon.
So we went.
Great message. Awesome people. And we met a rad family and almost had lunch with them at their house, but we wanted to get on the road so it didn’t work out.
True story.
After church, we got back in the RV and continued our trip toward Beaverton, OR to stay with good friends.

While in route, one of our friends mentioned Multnomah Malls. I googled it and it looked AMAZING!!
So we went.

kids in front of Falls

Oregon is green with trees everywhere and I just love it. It’s like all the extra oxygen makes you happier. The Multnomah Falls Footpath leads to the Benson Bridge, which was built in 1914. It’s only .2 miles and easy for kiddos to hike. Tess insisted on walking the whole time… it was annoying adorable. There is another path that leads to the top, but it’s a mile and we were just there for quick trip. I’d really like to go again and explore all the trailheads (there are 6!) because it’s just that beautiful. And I want to go inside the Multnomah Falls Lodge at the base of the Falls. It was built in 1925 as a rest stop for travelers and looks lovely!

Things to know, if you go…

Parking is tight. There is a lot near the lodge but you might need to search for a parking spot or park farther down the road. RVs can park in the reserved bus parking.
It’s an easy walk to the first bridge so no hiking shoes are needed. But if you plan on hiking one of the 6 trails, you won’t want to wear flip-flops.
You can pack snacks for the hikes but the Multnomah Falls Lodge at the base of the Falls has a restaurant, visitor center, coffee shop, and hot dog stand. So you can grab a bite there if you like.
Tons of photo ops. There is greenery everywhere and the tree coverage makes for great lighting.

We got into Beaverton just in time for a homemade dinner with old friends. Don’t you just love friendships that can pick up right where they left off?
It’s the best!