Punchbowl Falls

On Saturday, I was presented with the opportunity to hike and swim Punchbowl Falls. This secluded, yet very popular on hot days, area is beautiful. The hike from the road to Punchbowl is about 2 miles, mostly uphill. But lemme tell you, the hike is worth it. At first, I didn't think that it was going to be... I'll admit that I struggled to keep up with my friends on our way in (it was HOT). Once you get to the base of the falls, though, you will be floored by the scenery. And not to mention the cool water!
If you are into cliff jumping, there are several places for you to get your rush of adrenaline. I, reluctantly, jumped off the baby one (10ft). And yes, that was a large feat for me to overcome... But if you are like my daredevil brother, that height is something to laugh at.

 Punch Bowl Falls is a waterfall on Eagle Creek in the Columbia River Gorge. Eagle Creek drains into the Columbia River, with its outlet on the Columbia River Gorge in Multnomah County. Eagle Creek cuts through a narrow channel and shoots powerfully into a large bowl that resembles a punchbowl. This waterfall was responsible for the waterfall classification type of punchbowl.

"In the mountains there are only two grades: You can either do it, or you can't."
-- Rusty Baille