Young River Falls, Astoria

This place is a little bit of a drive off the beaten path. The parking area is big enough to accommodate even a rv. There are a couple of walking trails unkempt but fair. I almost caught a salmon when I first came with my bare hands!! I also seen a beautiful large crane fishing right by me. The falls are big and strong. My boyfriend dove in his scuba gear under them. Summer time provides a smaller flow and great swimming holes.

Pretty, but not an "easy walk" as described by some. For those with bad knees or perhaps elderly, no way they could easily get in and out. My 4 year old and myself slipped on the rocks and mud many times and with bad knees it was terrible and unsteady path. The set of stairs in my post is the only section with stairs, the rest is a slippery slope with tree roots for guidance. Beautiful little area once you are there. A lot of trash, beer cans, toilet paper, campfire sites with garbage. Overall a 4 star but just be conscious of the path of getting to it.