2002-2004
Multnomah - Wahkeena Loop Hike
69 Photos
----- Multnomah - Wahkeena Loop
The trail where photos were taken is colored red.
Park either between opposing lanes of I84 or off the Old Columbia River Hwy
Multnomah Falls in all its glory
The hike begins in this beautifully arranged viewing area at the lower falls
Lower Multnomah Falls
This hike is headed for the Wahkeena Trail
The bridge at the base of the main falls
A view from the bridge
As you climb you are treated to many vistas
The first mile of the trail is paved
Looking at Table Mtn peeking over Hamilton Mtn and Beacon Rock
After passing the junction to the top of the falls you come to this bridge
Multnomah Creek offers many spectacular scenes
Dutchman Falls
The trail continues along Multnomah Creek
Weisendanger Falls
Looking down on Weisendanger Falls
A fall glimpse of the next major falls called Little Multnomah by some
Looking down on Little Multnomah
Multnomah Creek
The trail continues to climb
Another falls on Multnomah Creek
Bear right at the junction to Wahkeena Falls
A glimpse out toward the Columbia River
The trail becomes less steep now
A little stream along the way
Approaching the high point of the loop
A look back at the junction to Devils Rest
This is a major intersection with offers 2 ways down to Wahkeena Falls
I took the trail to the left and began the descent
An old trail marker being devoured by a tree
The next major junction - keep straight ahead unless you want to go to Angels Rest
The intersections are well marked
The trail becomes very steep now
Hopefully you have good brakes
Switchbacks always make it easier
An old trail marker where the alternate trail intersects this trail
Fairy Falls
Fairy Falls
Looking back at Fairy Falls
Now the trail will follow Wahkeena Creek for some distance
Wahkeena Creek offers many fine scenes
One of several bridges you will cross over Wahkeena Creek
This is what it looked like after the bridge was destroyed
This is the steepest part of the trail - use caution not to slip
The next bridge
Nearing a spectacular viewpoint
Looking our over the Columbia River at Washington state
You will descend many short switchbacks
The trail is well maintained
Continuing down
Continuing down
Continuing down
Continuing down
A place to rest your brakes
The view from the resting spot
The main Wahkeena Falls
A glimpse of the upper falls
Looking back at Wahkeena Falls
The trail is paved the rest of the way to the bottom
Continuing down
Continuing down
Marker at the Wahkeena Falls parking area
Looking up at Wahkeena Falls
It is a half mile walk back to Multnomah Falls
Continuing your way back to Multnomah Falls parking area
Lush vegetation along the way
This spot can be a bit slippery - use caution
Looking over Benson Lake as you approach the end of the hike
---------------------------------The End of Another Excellent Adventure!-----------------------------------
NW Anthem
Majestic
Big Horizons
Natures Majesty