Salmon River Gorge
March 1983 Expedition
Stein Falls, Canyon View
 

      
This photo is the best glimpse
      of upper Stein Falls that the expedition was able to find. It
      is taken from the brink of the cliffs that ring the lower falls.
      It is unclear whether it is possible to safely reach the upper
      falls, given the sheer cliffs that rise on either side of the
      gorge here. From this view, a large, clear splash pool can also
      be seen at the base of the upper falls. This view also reveals
      a narrow rock channel and 20 foot upper tier to the lower falls
      that is not visible from below.


      
From here, the expedition returned
      to the Salmon River trail and back to civilization. On the return
      trip, the group marvelled at the presence of such a wild, unspoiled
      place just 40 miles from downtown Portland, and that the falls
      had been officially named only 20 years prior to our trip. We
      also made plans for our second expedition, to Final and Frustration
      falls, which we completed in April 1983.


These photos are ©Tom Kloster 1983, 
and may not be reproduced or used without permission

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