Wahkeena Falls
Western Gorge, Oregon
Wahkeena Falls (photographer: Greg Lief)
Trail Features
Waterfall
Beautiful Views
Trail Description Driving Directions
Trail Alert, Nov 15, 2017: Trail closed due to Eagle Creek fire that started on Sept. 2. We anticipate this trail will be closed at least until summer 2018.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.
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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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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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Trail Alert. Click here for more infoTrail closed due to Eagle Creek fire that started on Sept. 2. We anticipate this trail will be closed at least until summer 2018.
