Wah Gwin Gwin Falls

The falls are located on the grounds of the Columbia Gorge Hotel...

Oregon State Archives: A 1940 Journey Across Oregon

The COLUMBIA GORGE HOTEL (R), 127.2 m. [West of Hwy. 730 Junction], a large structure of striking lines, was built in 1921-22 by Simon Benson, pioneer lumberman. Just behind the hotel the picturesque WAW GUIN GUIN FALLS drop over a sheer cliff to the river below. Nearby is the Crag Rats Clubhouse, owned by a mountain climbing organization having a membership limited to those who have climbed at least three major snow peaks; members must climb at least one major snow peak annually to remain in good standing.

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"At the Columbia Gorge Hotel ~ late 20s early 30s?"

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Northwest Waterfall Survey: Wah Gwin Gwin Falls

Known Alternate Names: Lullaby Falls

Wah Gwin Gwin is a Chinook Indian term meaning "rushing waters". It isn't known exactly when the falls were named. Originally the falls were known as Lullaby Falls, I suspect for the soft droning of water that would lull Hotel guests to sleep.

Wah Gwin Gwin Falls adorns the already elegant grounds of the posh Columbia Gorge Hotel in Hood River. Phelps Creek flows through beautifully landscaped gardens before spraying 207 feet into the Columbia River - though I have to call into question the claimed height. Eyeballing it from above is somewhat harder than from below, so I may just as easily be wrong, but really can't see the falls themselves being more than 120 feet tall, followed by steep cascades to the river below. Eyeballing it from above is somewhat harder than from below, so I may just as easily be wrong, but really can't see the falls themselves being more than 120 feet tall, followed by steep cascades to the river below. A better feel for the size of the falls can be had from across the Columbia River, though a telephoto lens and neutral lighting would be needed for a good photo. The Hotel allows public access to the falls, but since it is private land, please be courteous and don't overstay your welcome.

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