texAfter the long hike on Friday, I though a short hike in the afternoon would be a great plan; even better if it included water so I could take Shia with me. Looking at the many options in the Gorge, Dry Creek Falls caught my attention as it seemed to be a seldom visited waterfall just two miles in from the parking lot. Dry creek is close to the Bridge of the Gods and accessible thru the PCT. It’s seldom visited because you have to go out of your way to get there. What I wasn’t expecting was a very hot afternoon though. Either way, we met and drove to a parking lot just before Bridge of the Gods where the PCT takes of in the Oregon Side. After passing under highway 84 and quickly ascending to the power lines, the trail starts meandering thru the forest with very little elevation change. After about one hour, we got to the creek where we made a quick stop to take pictures and let the dogs get in the water. From there, you have the option to continue on the PCT on your way to Mexico or take a small detour to the waterfall. The waterfall itself is kind of hidden so you barely see it until you’re in front of it. Still it is a beautiful fall plunging more than 100’ between some huge basalt formations. We stayed for a while at the waterfall while some of the hikers in the group went for a “shower”. After that we hiked our way back to the cars.
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