Wahkeena Falls
After parking at the Multnomah Falls Lodge, I followed a trail near the old Columbia River Highway to Wahkeena Falls. For the next mile, the trail climbed steeply up the canyon next to Wahkeena Creek until I reached the beautiful Fairy Falls. It was such a peaceful spot with an old bench and some mature cedar trees near the meeting of two streams.
Fairy Falls
Multnomah Falls Lodge
Wahkeena Falls
Cliffs on the west side of Wahkeena Creek
Multnomah Falls
As I continued on the Wahkeena Trail, I entered the deep Multnomah Creek Gorge. The 1.8-mile, 1,100-foot descent from there to the Multnomah Falls Lodge was truly spectacular. The steep slope of Multnomah Creek created one waterfall after another. And, the last mile of the trail wound its way down the cliffs right next to Multnomah Falls. It was a beautiful day, no doubt about it.
Lots of visitors to Multnomah Falls
Penstemon
Results of Eagle Creek Wildfire (Columbia River far below)
Dutchman Falls
Doug Fir slowly absorbing an old trail sign
Weisendanger Falls
Wahkeena Creek
Hidden Falls
Multnomah Falls below Benson Bridge
Trail carved out of the cliffs
Multnomah Falls above Benson Bridge
What a great hike! I love the Columbia River Gorge. It was fun to see waterfalls I’ve visited before but also ones I never made it to.
It’s a wonderful hike.
Yes, we have a ton of great waterfalls in the gorge! Thanks for sharing