Wahkeena Falls Trail #420

Oregon

NOTE: The following two books are highly recommended for anyone interested in hiking in the Columbia River Gorge: Hiking the Columbia River Gorge and 100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon I personally own both and consider them indispensible for hiking the Columbia River Gorge.

Map of Wahkeena and Multnomah Falls Loop

Length: 1 mile to Wahkeena Falls. 5.7 miles from Wahkeena to Multnomah Falls Loop
Trail Uses: Hiking
Facilities available: Parking, Restrooms
Season of Use: Year Round
Difficulty: Intermediate
Elevation: 60 to 1600 feet
Visitor Use: Heavy during Weekends, Medium Weekdays

Northwest Forest Pass Required

Access: From Portland, drive Interstate 84 east to Bridal Veil exit #28. Turn left on the Columbia Gorge Historic Highway. Drive 2.5 miles to the Wahkeena picnic area and trailhead.

Description: Wahkeena Trail #420 climbs steadily from the start. The path is wide and has several switchbacks. Wahkeena Falls has a height of 242 Feet. After the falls is the Perdition Trail #421 and has been closed since the 1991 fire and 1996 slides. Stay right, and you will come to a junction with two lookout trails. The trail to the right leads to Lemmon's Viewpoint. The trail to the left leads to Monument Viewpoint. On the main trail, hike up to Fairy Falls. Restrooms are available at the trailhead during the summer season.

Features: Wildflowers and outstanding views of the Gorge, Mount Adams, Mount Hood, and Mount St. Helens.