Wahkeena and Lower Multnomah Falls loop — Columbia River Gorge

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Multnomah County

Wahkeena and Lower Multnomah Falls loop — Columbia River Gorge

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11,787

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Wahkeena and Lower Multnomah Falls loop — Columbia River Gorge

01:12

7.83km

480m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 25, 2025

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

378 m

Wahkeena Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This waterfall is easily accessible from the Historic Columbia River Highway. Left of the creek you can climb up a steep trail to reach Lemmons Viewpoint with great views across the Columbia River Gorge.

Tip by

1.62 km

Fairy Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

A waterfall from a fairy tale: The creek cascades over multiple mossy rocks creating a veil of water.

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4.08 km

Multnomah Creek

Highlight • River

Multnomah Creek is a stream that flows into the Columbia River. It is mostly known for the impressive Multnomah Falls that are easily accessible from the Historic Columbia River Highway. Hiking upstream you will find several other waterfalls.

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4.59 km

Wiesendanger Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This waterfall was named for Albert Wiesendanger, who was a Forest Service Ranger in the first half of the 20th century and a driving force behind the Keep Oregon Green …

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6.45 km

Lower Multnomah Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This is the tallest of all waterfalls in Columbia River Gorge. It's very popular with visitors and you will need an advance ticket from July through September.

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7.83 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.08 km

2.65 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.69 km

2.50 km