Moderate climb to base of falls then a steep climb to an overlook of the Columbia River Gorge. The trail continues up a steep grade to Fairy Falls, then loops back onto itself.

Except for the overlook, the entire hike is in densely forested areas. The trail begins as a paved path, but becomes the typical earth and stone trail for the majority of the hike. During wet times the path can get muddy and slick.

In season, like all the gorge trails, you can expect spectacular wildflower displays which vary as spring turns to summer turns to fall.

How to get there:

From I-84 take Exit #31/Multnomah Falls. Park in the parking lot and walk under the footbridge to Multnomah Falls Lodge.

Alternatively, take I-84 east to Exit #28/Bridal Veil and drive east on the Historic Columbia River Highway to the Multnomah Falls Lodge parking area.

Coming from the east on I-84, take exit 35 (Ainsworth Park) and drive about 5 miles west on the Historic Highway (pass Multnomah Falls) to reach the Wahkeena Falls parking area and trailhead.