Hikers at the Nonsuch Falls base camp in Portland
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Nonsuch Falls

Portland

Trail summary

Difficulty
Hard
Distance
3.2 km (1.5 – 2 mi round trip (estimated; guided riverbed route))
Estimated duration
2.5 – 3 hrs (1.5 hrs down due to mud/terrain + ~1 hr back up, per the article)
Elevation
~291 ft / 89 m (height of the falls itself; trail descends steeply from base camp)
Route type
Not recorded
Trail status
Not verified
Guide
Required
River crossing
Present

No recent verification date is recorded.

Preparation

A local guide and footwear suitable for steep, muddy river terrain are strongly required.

Conditions can change rapidly. This information is advisory and does not guarantee trail safety.

Long-form trail guide

The existing Lifestyle Hikers story and photography remain available as the detailed guide for this route.

Read the trail guide