Portland Waterfall Trolley Tour: Multnomah Falls Pass

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.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Vista House1h
2. Latourell Falls1h
3. Multnomah Falls1h

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.

Information

Lasts 2h–8h, from US$ 41 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 19 Jun 202710 departing soon ›

GroupUp to 151 private ›

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.8 with pickup ›

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Youth (6 to 12 years) · Child (under 6): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair 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.

Traveler reviews

4.74★★★★★★★★★★

227 verified traveler reviews

5 ★195

4 ★16

3 ★10

2 ★1

1 ★5

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 12 years); Child (under 6): free.

How long does a full day on the Waterfall Trolley actually take?

The trolley loops run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., so you can ride for as little as a couple of hours or stay all day. Since you hop off and on at your own pace, the length of your visit depends on how many stops you want to make and how long you spend at each one.

What is Multnomah Falls like when you get there?

Multnomah Falls drops 620 feet and is the signature waterfall of the corridor. The historic lodge at the base, completed in 1925, has a visitor center, gift shop, snack bar and dining room. A trail crosses the Benson Bridge and leads to the top of the falls, connecting to the wider trail system in the Gorge.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the trolley?

If you're driving, board at Corbett Grade School on the Historic Columbia River Highway with free parking in the lot. If you're arriving by scheduled bus from Portland, you can join the trolley directly at Multnomah Falls instead.

What happens if I want to hike at one stop but the trolley loop moves on?

The trolley loops continuously throughout the day, so you simply catch the next one heading the same direction when you're ready to move on. There's no fixed schedule forcing you to leave a stop before you're done.

Is Multnomah Falls entry included in the trolley ticket?

Yes, your trolley ticket includes reserved entry to Multnomah Falls, which has been required since July 20. The reservation is already part of your purchase, so you don't need to book it separately.

Can I hike to the top of Latourell Falls on this tour?

Latourell Falls has two trail options: a shorter walk to the base of the 249-foot drop or a loop trail that climbs to view the upper falls. Both start from the trolley stop, and you can choose which one suits your time and energy.