Latourell Falls loop is one of the closest waterfall hikes in the Columbia Gorge to Portland. It is the perfect family friendly hike to do in any type of weather and all seasons. The first 0.7 miles of the hike take you up a steep hill along the left side of Lower Latourell Falls. It is very neat to see the 225 ft. waterfall from a higher vantage point. ​​Latourell Falls is named after Joseph Latourell, a prominent settler from the area who became the postmaster at the Rooster Rock post office in 1876. Latourell Falls and the area around it was owned by Mr. and Mrs. Talbot from Portland and in 1929 gave the state of Oregon 220 acres of land adjoining the Historic Columbia Highway and Latourell Falls. This is now known as Guy W. Talbot State Park.