Hole-in-the-Wall Falls facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hole-in-the-Wall Falls
Hole-in-the-Wall in the summer
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Location	Starvation Ridge trail
Coordinates	45°41′10″N 121°42′08″W / 45.68616°N 121.70209°W / 45.68616; -121.70209
Type	Tiered Plunges
Elevation	220 ft (67 m)
Total height	96 ft (29 m)
Average flow rate	35 cu ft/s (1 m3/s)

Hole-in-the-Wall Falls, also known as Warren Falls, is a cool waterfall in Oregon, United States. It stands about 96 feet (29 meters) tall! This waterfall is special because it was actually created by people. You can find it on Warren Creek, inside Starvation Creek State Park in Hood River County.

Discovering Hole-in-the-Wall Falls

Hole-in-the-Wall Falls is a unique waterfall that reaches about 96 feet (29 meters) high. Its biggest single drop is around 60 feet (18 meters). It flows on Warren Creek, which is located within Starvation Creek State Park. This park is found in Hood River County, Oregon.

How the Falls Were Created

This amazing waterfall was built in 1938. Engineers created it by changing the path of Warren Creek. They dug a tunnel and sent the creek's water through it. This is why it's called "Hole-in-the-Wall Falls"! The main reason for building it was to protect the Historic Columbia River Highway. The highway needed to be safe from floods and washouts caused by the creek.

The Original Warren Creek Falls

Before Hole-in-the-Wall Falls was made, there was a natural waterfall called Warren Creek Falls. It was formed by the same creek. When the new man-made falls were created, the water was redirected. This meant the original natural waterfall stopped flowing.