Wahkeena Falls
Multnomah County, Oregon
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 242 ft (73.7 m)
- Location
- Multnomah County, Oregon
- The walk
- Overlook beside the highway
- Ground & access
- The official page describes an accessible overlook; the parking approach crosses the Historic Columbia River Highway.
Photo credit
Photo: Wahkeenah at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsUse the roadside overlook for the simplest visit to Wahkeena Falls.
Plan your visit
Roadside overlook at Wahkeena Falls
The official site does not provide a measured parking-to-overlook distance. Longer uphill trails are separate options.
The official page describes an accessible overlook; the parking approach crosses the Historic Columbia River Highway.
Where to start
Use the Wahkeena parking and picnic area on the north side of the highway. The overlook is on the south side.
Timing & water
Open sunrise to sunset year-round; check current Gorge restrictions before travel.
Before you go
No site fee is listed.
Visitor informationMore waterfalls nearby
Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.
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Lower Multnomah FallsPaved viewpoint walk and seasonal permits documented69 ft (21 m) · Multnomah County, OR0.6 miE
Multnomah FallsResearched visit notes620 ft total · Multnomah County, OR0.6 miE- Dutchman FallsPaved and dirt trail above Multnomah Falls; summer parking permits33 ft (10 m) · Multnomah County, OR0.9 miE
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