An eventful backcountry waterfall hike

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Some time ago, Jon and I lumbered through the wilderness to reach one of the highest and most unique waterfalls in Columbia County. The off-trail route was steeped in bushwacking and a steady drumbeat of wildlife sightings, including the coolest shed elk antler we’ve ever found.

Unfortunately, the property status has changed and the falls are no longer accessible without specific granted permission, so we’re not identifying the waterfall or giving directions on how to get there. For now you can enjoy our amateur video of the hike in and the area’s wildlife. Hopefully, one day in the near future it will be accessible again.

Lava Creek falls waterfall apiary columbia county northwest oregon highway 47 vernonia clatskanie
Matt bushwacking through the canyon with falls behind him
Lava Creek falls waterfall apiary columbia county northwest oregon highway 47 vernonia clatskanie
The two-tiered falls from straight on
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Roosevelt Elk antler shed
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It was a good day.

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