Beaver Falls (Columbia County, Oregon) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Beaver Falls |
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| Location | Columbia River Gorge |
| Coordinates | 46°06′16″N 123°07′27″W / 46.10444°N 123.12417°W |
| Type | Vertical Curtain |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Total height | 48 ft (15 m) |
| Average flow rate |
50 cu ft/s (1.4 m3/s) |
Beaver Falls is a beautiful waterfall found on Beaver Creek. It's located near a town called Clatskanie in Columbia County, which is a state in the United States called Oregon.
What is Beaver Falls?
Beaver Falls is a cool waterfall that forms when Beaver Creek flows quickly over a wide, flat area. The water then drops about 40 feet into a natural bowl. This bowl is made of layered basalt, which is a type of volcanic rock.
You can reach Beaver Falls by walking along the Beaver Falls Trail. This trail is only about 0.3 miles (0.5 km) long. It starts from Beaver Falls Road.
Nature Around the Falls
The area around the waterfall and trail is full of amazing trees. You'll see tall Douglas firs, western red-cedars, and western hemlocks. There are also big-leaf maple trees, which have very large leaves.
On the ground, beneath the tall trees, you'll find lots of interesting plants. Some common ones include sword ferns, Oregon grape, and salal. These plants create a green and lush forest floor.
