Wahkeena Falls
Western Gorge, Oregon
Wahkeena Falls (photographer: Greg Lief)
Trail Features
Waterfall
Beautiful Views
Trail Description Driving Directions
This beautiful trail starts by crossing a wooden bridge over Wahkeena Creek. Be sure to head right here; the trail to the left leads to Multnomah Falls. The trail climbs to a stone bridge at the base of Wahkeena Falls, where spray on the trail here is year-round. In the winter, this can get very icy. The trail then starts up a steep section, climbing about 400 feet in half a mile. At the top of this first climb, you'll crest a ridge. Follow the pavement out to the point, called Lemmon's Viewpoint. Return the route you ascended.- Hike descriptions were collaboratively written with the generous support of oregonhikers.org. + Read More
Trail Details
- Type: Out and back
- Distance: 2.8 miles round trip
- Elevation Gain: 850 feet
- Difficulty: Easy
Family Friendly: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Trailhead Pass: No
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Cascade Locks, OR
Wahkeena Trailhead: Travel east on I-84 to Exit #28/Bridal Veil. Drive east on the Historic Highway 2.4 miles to the Wahkeena Trailhead. Travel west on I-84 to Exit #35/Ainsworth Park. Drive 5.6 miles west on the Historic Highway to the Wahkeena Trailhead.
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Multnomah Falls, OR
Trail Alert. Click here for more infoThe Columbia Gorge Express operates Friday through Sunday (and federal holidays), May 26 through Sept. 24, 2017. This shuttle service links Gateway Transit Center with Multnomah Falls and Rooster Rock State Park. Learn more.
