Cynthia Creek
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| | Raps:1-2, max ↨50ft
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| Condition Reports: | 18 Nov 2023
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| Best season: | Apr-Jun
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45.6344, -122.1068
45.6361, -122.0856
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Introduction
Single waterfall plunging into a short slot canyon located north of Archer Mountain in the Columbia Gorge. There are not too many like it in the Columbia Gorge. Be aware: approach & exit time will likely take longer than time spent in the canyon. A high pay-to-play.
Approach
Backtrack along Duncan Creek Rd and turn off right onto a gated powerline track. Follow the track west about ~1mi, 650ft gain to about 1600ft elevation where Cynthia Creek passes under the road through a culvert. Look for a sign on a tree with a short trail leading to the top of the falls.
Descent
- R1: 50ft from a tree. Beware several old hoses hanging down over the falls that may complicate rope deployment. These hoses either lead to a private home, or, more likely, a defunct pot-grow somewhere downstream. It'd be great to get these removed.
At the bottom it's possible to exit immediately up a steep dirty chute, or pass through the bottom of the waterfall and exit up DCR onto a ledge to walk off.
- R2: Two tier with a pool between: 6ft, 6ft. Or bypass DCR.
Exit
Exit the creek DCR below the falls and up a steep slope into the woods. Thrash back over to the powerline track. Return the way you came.
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Background
An old retention wall once existed in the bottom of Cynthia Creek before it was blown out by a winter flood. It's original purpose is unknown.
