Multnomah Falls to Wahkeena Loop
Multnomah Falls (620 ft) and Wahkeena Falls in a mossy Columbia Gorge forest
The route
The line through Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, United States - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round (spring for peak flow, fall for colour)
Gorge wind and rain; ice in winter
Open year-round; icy switchbacks possible in winter. Confirm.
On the trail
Paved lower path, forest switchbacks, creek-side trail
Non-technical paved/dirt trail with switchbacks
Signed Gorge trails; clear
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Multnomah is one of Oregon’s most-visited sites - very busy
Paved lower viewpoint only (accessible); Larch Mountain extension for the fit
Getting there & staying
Multnomah Falls lodge off I-84 / Historic Columbia River Hwy, ~30 min from Portland
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Portland; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
A timed-use permit for the Multnomah Falls corridor applies in peak season (summer); Waterfall Corridor parking fills. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Slippery rock near the falls, ice in winter, crowds
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.