Hood River, Ore., November 7, 2023 – Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue (PNWSAR) will be conducting a training exercise on the slopes at Multnomah Falls on November 14, 2023. As a safety precaution, Larch Mountain Trail (# 441) will be closed for most of the day from the Lower Viewing Plaza to the top of the falls. The training exercise includes trash removal throughout the steep terrain from the top of Multnomah Falls down to the base of the waterfall, benefiting future visitors to the most visited natural recreation site in the Pacific Northwest.
Volunteers from PNWSAR’s Rope Support Team will participate in the training exercise at Multnomah Falls. The exercise will involve the use of high angle rope systems and trash removal throughout the steep terrain from the top of Multnomah Falls down to the base of the waterfall. All members of the Rope Support Team are certified by Rescue 3 International, a global leader in technical rescue training.
PNWSAR is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that provides search and rescue assistance for people who are lost or injured outdoors. They are equipped to operate in challenging weather and terrain and are on call 24/7 to respond quickly when called by the Sheriff.
Visitors to Multnomah Falls are reminded to pack out all trash and properly dispose of it, including pet waste. The Multnomah Falls Lodge Visitor Center, restaurant, gift shop, snack bar, and restrooms are open to the public.
Learn more about PNWSAR.
Learn more about Multnomah Falls.
For more information, please visit the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/crgnsa.
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