Shepperds Dell State Natural Area

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Shepperds Dell State Natural Area was donated from a local dairy farmer named George Shepperd gave all that he had, which happened to be this tract of land, to the City of Portland as a memorial to his wife. Today, thousands of visitors along the Historic Columbia River Highway visit this beautiful spot, with its roaring waterfall cascading down steep cliffs into Youngs Creek and out to the Columbia River far below. The upper fall is around 42 feet tall. The lower tier is around 50 feet tall. One of the most beautiful and historic highway bridges crosses the canyon here, but visitors can't see or appreciate it unless they leave their car and take the short trail to the falls. Wildlife watching is a great way to keep entertained. Animals the size of mice all the way to a grown Elk can be spotted here. There is also a hiking trail available for visitors. This winds around the forest and is an easier trail to hike. When the trail winds through the forest not only is the wildlife noticeable, but the trees in this area are as well. The majority of it is made up of spruce trees. It makes for a nice seclusion from the city life.

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