Multnomah Falls, Angels Rest, Devils Rest & Wahkeena Falls

Hike to any of the waterfalls or loop hike through the waterfalls and lookouts above Multnomah Falls Lodge and the wonderfully scenic Columbia River Gorge. With its three separate drops Multnomah Falls is Oregon's most recognizable and arguably most awe-inspiring waterfall. It is also the tallest waterfall in Oregon and the most visited natural recreation site in the Pacific Northwest.

Getting There

Mutlnomah Falls Trailhead

Take Exit 31 off I-84 into the Multnomah Falls parking area. Walk south underneath the interstate and railroad tracks to the Multnomah Falls Lodge and Visitor Center.

Wahkeena Falls Trailhead

Take Exit 28 off of I-84 and turn left onto the Historic Columbia River Highway. Drive 2.5 miles east to the parking area along the north side of the highway. The trail starts on the south side of the highway.

Angels Rest Trailhead

Take Exit 28 off of I-84 onto the Historic Columbia River Highway. The trailhead is at the junction of the Historic Columbia River Highway and East Bridal Veil Road.

On the Trail

Multnomah Falls

2.5 miles round trip, 870 feet of elevation gain, 895 ft high point

The trail starts at Mulnomah Falls Lodge, a historic building that served early automobile travelers in 1925. From the base of the falls, enjoy views of the lower and main tiers of Multnomah Falls and the picturesque span of the Benson Bridge. From here, the trail is a gently sloped 0.2-mile paved path to the Benson Bridge that was built in 1914 by Simon Benson, one of the builders of the old highway. This part of the trail has one switchback, and one small flight of a few stairs that blocks the way to wheelchairs beyond the lower falls viewpoint. Pass below a rock net where the seasonal Shady Creek Falls splashes down a cliff just west of Multnomah Falls. Continue to the top of the falls hiking through a lush forest of maple, alder, Douglas fir, red cedar, ferns, and moss.