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Wahkeena Falls

📍 Corbett, OR🥾 2.8 mi round trip · easy🎟 Free

A free, easy 2.8-mile hike to a waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge; no parking permit required.

Getting there

easy2.8 mi round trip

Free

Our take

Wahkeena Falls is a free, easy 2.8-mile hike in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. No parking permit is required. The trail is suitable for visitors with moderate fitness.

This outing offers a straightforward waterfall walk in the scenic Gorge corridor without cost or complex permit requirements. The moderate distance suits families and casual hikers seeking a half-day walk.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Pacific Northwest waterfalls generally run fullest in winter and spring; flow may decrease by late summer.

How long to budget

one to two hours

Who it suits

Good for

  • an easy walk with no entrance fee
  • exploring the Columbia River Gorge
  • a half-day outing suitable for most fitness levels

Skip it if

you prefer a very short walk (the 2.8-mile round trip requires mild commitment).

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Wahkeena Falls?

Free

How do I get to Wahkeena Falls?

Via a 2.8-mile round-trip trail rated easy by the managing agency.

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Quick facts

HeightNot published
Trail2.8 mi round trip
Difficultyeasy
Fee / permitFree
Managing agencyU.S. Forest Service — Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
DogsNot published
SwimmingNot published
ADA accessNot published
CountyMultnomah
RegionColumbia River Gorge
Official pageView source ↗

Source

fs.usda.gov

USFS Columbia River Gorge NSA trail page, checked Aug 2026

Checked August 2026.