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Youngs River Falls
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Youngs River Falls in late summer
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Location Clatsop County, Oregon, United States
Coordinates 46°04′01″N 123°47′23″W / 46.067053°N 123.789859°W / 46.067053; -123.789859
Type Cascade
Elevation 10 ft (3 m)
Total height 54 ft (16 m)
Number of drops 1
Total width 45 ft (14 m)
Watercourse Youngs River

Youngs River Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. It stands about 54 feet (16 meters) tall and is part of the Youngs River. You can find these falls about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of the city of Astoria.

Discovering Youngs River Falls

Did you know that the famous explorers Lewis and Clark's team were among the first Americans to see these falls? A hunting group from their expedition found the falls in March 1806.

Youngs River Falls in Movies

Youngs River Falls has been a star on the big screen! This scenic spot has appeared in several movies. Some of the films that featured the falls include Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home, Benji the Hunted, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III.

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