Wahkeena Falls
Wahkeena Falls
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907blaked
Tampa, FL1,419 contributions
Nov 2022
Beautiful falls located just off the main road and only a few minutes from Multnomah Falls. Can view from the base, or a 10-minute walk up a bit higher for a better view.
Written 24 November 2022
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2koolkids
Troy, MO64 contributions
May 2022 • Family
An amazing waterfall that is a short hike from Multnomah. Worth the trip. Be sure to go up to the top…you can get super close to enjoy the mist of this one.
Written 1 June 2022
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David B
West Jefferson, NC4,943 contributions
Jan 2022 • Friends
One of many falls in the area and easy to walk around a to get great views for photos. Was not very crowded when we were there around 4 PM on a Sunday.
Written 30 January 2022
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Erica S
Waretown, NJ661 contributions
Nov 2021 • Family
This is a smaller waterfall near Multnomah and without the stop. There are multiple trails, some short (0.2 miles and then others a mile or more). You can see the falls from the road and there is a small platform where you can see it well. You can hike half way up to get a better vantage point. Definitely worth a stop to take in the beauty.
Written 7 November 2021
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CraftBeers
Plano, TX26,779 contributions
Oct 2021
This is probably the easiest of all the falls to see along the Columbia Gorge. See that TripAdvisor site for more information on the whole stretch along the river.
Wahkeena can be seen from the highway. There is limited parking with a picnic area near the road. There is a very quick 2/10ths of a mile hike up to the base of the waterfall. I highly recommend it. The path is smooth and easy as far as elevation hikes go. Kids and those with partial immobility issues could make it with a slow steady helping hand. The mist and wind coming off the crashing falls will leave you loving the view up there.
Parking can be a major issue. We visited on a Wednesday during October which is considered off season. Parking was not a problem and there were very few people, so our pictures were awesome. If you visit in the summer, you likely will not find a spot. Look into a shuttle coming out of Portland that does hop-on hop-off for several of the falls. They only run during peak season. Shuttles are not an option in off season.
We spent about 20 minutes total here. It looked like there was a longer hike over to Multnomah Falls, but we opted to drive there. We found parking there too.
Wahkeena can be seen from the highway. There is limited parking with a picnic area near the road. There is a very quick 2/10ths of a mile hike up to the base of the waterfall. I highly recommend it. The path is smooth and easy as far as elevation hikes go. Kids and those with partial immobility issues could make it with a slow steady helping hand. The mist and wind coming off the crashing falls will leave you loving the view up there.
Parking can be a major issue. We visited on a Wednesday during October which is considered off season. Parking was not a problem and there were very few people, so our pictures were awesome. If you visit in the summer, you likely will not find a spot. Look into a shuttle coming out of Portland that does hop-on hop-off for several of the falls. They only run during peak season. Shuttles are not an option in off season.
We spent about 20 minutes total here. It looked like there was a longer hike over to Multnomah Falls, but we opted to drive there. We found parking there too.
Written 13 October 2021
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simivalley1699
Washington, the State2,099 contributions
Oct 2021
Fabulous waterfall - with available parking! You cannot park close to Multnomah Falls. This time of year there are a lot of trees and bushes, so you have to get really close to see it.
Written 11 October 2021
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aliciaburge
Seymour, IL423 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
This was a very pretty waterfall that wasn’t too difficult to get to. There are a lot of people so parking is difficult, but the hike to see this waterfall isn’t too bad. You can take a longer hike that is more difficult up and around to see Multnomah Falls which we did and it was well worth it.
Written 2 August 2021
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ExpoNationals
Bakersfield, CA4,088 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
Lovely waterfall close to the famous Multnomah Falls!! Wahkeena Falls is a short walk from Multnomah. There is a trail that connects them both. You can get up close and personal to Wahkeena Falls. Check it out!
Written 29 July 2021
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SeeTheW0rld62
Sunnyvale, CA1,490 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
We couldn't hike at Multnomah Falls so we went to the Wahkeena Falls trail. You can hike to Fairy Falls which worked well for us. It's a beautiful hike. It's a pretty steep trail - all up and then all down.
Written 24 October 2020
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Christopher C
Calgary, Canada600 contributions
Jan 2020
I'm hardly bashing Multnomah, but is a horribly crowded tourist trap, and there are countless other beautiful waterfalls along beautiful trails to be discovered, such as this one .... and its only about a 1/2 mile down, parking wise, because you sure as hell aren't finding a parking spot near Multnomah Falls !
Written 2 January 2020
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schmutaki
new jersey3,633 contributions
Is one able to view the falls since the fire closed off the area?
Kim M
62 contributions
Sorry, we were there right before the fires. I have no idea how the area is now. If everything is open, I would suggest parking at the park on the west side prior to the falls and walking the trail in, that was very enjoyable. It did require a bit of agility and good shoes, not for those in average condition.
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Wahkeena Falls:
- Morning Half-Day Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland (From ₹ 6,731.41)
- Explore Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Small-Group Tour (From ₹ 6,731.41)
- Full-Day Mt Hood Waterfall Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting (From ₹ 13,462.82)
- The Hood-Columbia Loop: Timberline, Orchards, and Waterfalls (From ₹ 10,295.10)
- Half Day Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour (From ₹ 5,751.92)
- Hotels near Wahkeena Falls:
- (4.16 km) Comfort Inn Troutdale-Portland East
- (6.47 km) Best Western Cascade Inn & Suites
- (5.35 km) McMenamins Edgefield
- (5.34 km) Best Western Plus Port of Camas-Washougal Convention Center
- (10.87 km) Hampton Inn Portland East
- Restaurants near Wahkeena Falls:
- (3.85 km) Ristorante Di Pompello
- (3.11 km) Sugarpine Drive-In
- (5.36 km) Black Rabbit Restaurant
- (8.49 km) Nicholas Restaurant
- (5.45 km) K&M Drive In