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A Short Drive Away:
- Dougan Falls (25.8 miles)
- Multnomah Falls (26 miles)
- Elk Cove Vineyards (27.3 miles)
- Horsetail Falls (28.4 miles)
- Stoller Family Estate (28.9 miles)
- Wahclella Falls (34.3 miles)
- Bridge of the Gods (37.2 miles)
- Lost Lake (Oregon) (40.2 miles)
- Ramona Falls Trailhead (41 miles)
- Maysara Winery (41.7 miles)
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The Best Waterfalls Near Portland, OregonOregon is gushing with waterfalls, and flipping through guidebooks can get overwhelming. Lucky for you, we’ve done the work exploring Portland, Oregon’s most stunning waterfalls and are here to report which ones made our list.
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