70-year-old woman dies in fall while hiking Horsetail Falls in Columbia River Gorge

A 70-year-old woman died Friday afternoon when she fell from a trail near Horsetail Falls, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office said.

The woman’s friend called 9-1-1 at about 1:45 p.m. Friday to report the fall, which happened about a half mile up the trail.

The woman fell an estimated 400 feet. She was pronounced deceased by emergency responders.

The woman’s name is being withheld while deputies contact her next-of-kin, however, officials did say she was 70 years old.

“The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office extends its appreciation to Cascade Locks Fire and the Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office for their assistance,” deputies said.