A free, easy 2.8-mile hike to a waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge; no parking permit required.
Free
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.
Pacific Northwest waterfalls generally run fullest in winter and spring; flow may decrease by late summer.
one to two hours
you prefer a very short walk (the 2.8-mile round trip requires mild commitment).
Free
Via a 2.8-mile round-trip trail rated easy by the managing agency.
We track 3 waterfalls in Columbia River Gorge.
There are 5 other waterfalls we track in Multnomah. All Columbia River Gorge waterfalls →
fs.usda.gov
USFS Columbia River Gorge NSA trail page, checked Aug 2026
Checked August 2026.