Updated July 2026
Wahkeena Falls
A 242-foot waterfall dropping in two horsetail cascades just off the Historic Columbia River Highway; a short paved switchback leads to the stone bridge crossing the main tier, with longer loops continuing uphill.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check USDA Forest Service (Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wahkeena Falls drops about 242 feet. That makes it the 68th-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 90% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.
The Wahkeena Trail #420 reaches it about 0.4 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 120 feet of elevation gain, rated easy. The nearest town is Corbett. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with USDA Forest Service (Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area) for closures and current conditions.
Spring and after heavy rain (Apr-Jun). Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
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