Portland Waterfall Trolley Tour: Multnomah Falls Pass

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Duration2h–8h

GroupUp to 15

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

The trolley does the driving so you can spend hours at the falls instead of circling for parking.

The Waterfall Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour is a narrated open-air trolley ride through Portland's Historic Columbia River Highway waterfall corridor, letting you visit Multnomah Falls, Latourell Falls, Vista House and other stops at your own pace. Board at Corbett Grade School with free parking, or join at Multnomah Falls if arriving by scheduled bus from Portland. Loops run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and your ticket includes reserved entry to Multnomah Falls starting July 20. You control how long you spend at each stop—hike to the base of a 249-foot waterfall, walk the trail behind Ponytail Falls, or linger at viewpoints without worrying about your car.

2h–8h

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Waterfall Corridor by Trolley

Board trolley at Corbett Grade School
Visit Multnomah Falls and lodge
Walk trail to Benson Bridge
Hop off at Latourell Falls
Hike to base or upper falls
Stop at Crown Point Vista House
Explore Wahkeena trail and Fairy Falls
See Ponytail Falls and hike behind
View Beacon Rock near Ainsworth Park
Return to Corbett Grade School

The Experience

How do you see multiple waterfalls in one day without spending half of it hunting for parking? The trolley handles the route while you decide where to stop. Board at Corbett Grade School (free parking included) or at Multnomah Falls if you're coming by bus from Portland, then ride the narrated open-air loop through the waterfall corridor. The trolley runs continuously from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., so you can hop off at any designated stop, spend as long as you want there, and catch the next loop heading the same direction.

Multnomah Falls—the signature stop—drops 620 feet and sits beside the historic 1925 lodge with a visitor center, gift shop, snack bar and dining room. Your ticket includes reserved entry, which means you skip the timed-entry hassle. Walk across the Benson Bridge to the top of the falls or stay at the base for photos; the choice is yours and the trolley will be back. Latourell Falls is a 249-foot drop with a trail to the base and a loop option that climbs to see the upper falls. Vista House at Crown Point offers panoramic views of the Gorge. Ponytail Falls lets you hike behind the water itself. Each stop has restrooms, photo spots and access to the wider USFS trail system if you want to venture deeper into the Gorge.

The narrated ride fills the gaps between stops with stories about the waterfalls, the historic highway and the Columbia River Gorge. You're not locked into a schedule—if one waterfall takes longer than expected, you simply board the next trolley. If you want to move on, you don't wait. The open-air trolley gives unobstructed views and good sightlines for photos, and the whole setup means no navigating unfamiliar roads, no parking negotiations and no stress about missing a timed entry window.

What’s included

Narrated open-air trolley ride through the waterfall corridor.
hop-on, hop-off access at multiple stops including Multnomah Falls, Latourell Falls, Vista House and Ponytail Falls.
reserved entry to Multnomah Falls.
access to hiking trails, viewpoints and photo spots at each stop.
restrooms and facilities at major stops.
live guide in English.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gray Line of Portland

Is this one for you?This tour works best if you want to see multiple waterfalls without driving unfamiliar roads or solving the parking puzzle at each one—the trolley handles the logistics so you can spend real time at the falls instead of circling for a spot. If you're traveling with infants or small children, they can ride in a stroller, and the trolley is wheelchair accessible with advance notice.