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Backpacker Magazine Portland, OR: Wahkeena Falls to Sherrard Point 

This 14.6-miler rewards hikers with wildflower meadows and views over four monster peaks.


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Author: Backpacker Magazine
Date: 25 Aug 2005 6:08:51 PM
Activity: Hiking
State: Oregon (OR)
Distance: 14.6 mi  (Change units)
Survey Elevation: Total Gain: 6678 ft
Total Loss: 2731 ft
Net Change: 3947 ft
Difficulty: 8 / 10
Tags: Portland, Oregon, Columbia River Gorge, Waterfall Hikes, Bridal Veil
Rating: Unrated   Rate it


TO TRAILHEAD: I-84 E to exit 28 (Bridal Veil). Go E on the Columbia River Scenic Hwy. for 3 miles to the Wahkeena Falls trailhead on the S side.

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Wahkeena Falls

Distance: 7.26 mi Points: 1614
Total Time: none Speed: 0.0 mph Pace: 0:00 / mi
Active Time: none Speed: 0.0 mph Pace: 0:00 / mi

Points of Interest

WPT001

Location: 45.575367, -122.128120
Head W on Wahkeena Falls Trail (420)

WPT002

Location: 45.574165, -122.127930
Superb view of 242-foot Wahkeena Falls. Cross stone bridge, switchback to views of the Columbia River

WPT003

Location: 45.570366, -122.124870
Fairy Falls. Bear R in .1 mile on Wahkeena Trail. Watch for larkspur, columbine, and bleedingheart

WPT004

Location: 45.568565, -122.122719
Detour to Wahkeena Springs: Go R in .1 mile on Angel's Rest Trail

WPT005

Location: 45.569984, -122.117966
Continue straight @ Devil's Rest Trail; quickly bear left on 420

WPT006

Location: 45.572067, -122.107666
Bear R onto Larch Mountain Trail. Seasonal waterfalls on both

WPT007

Location: 45.568451, -122.091454
Bear R; cross first of two log bridges. In .3 mile, traverse talus

WPT008

Location: 45.547733, -122.081581
Bear R toward Larch Mountain. Rhododendrons and trillium abound

WPT009

Location: 45.545582, -122.088936
Continue straight @ 4-way into lush groves of western hemlock and Douglas fir

WPT010

Location: 45.529701, -122.089386
Trail exits into parking lot. Cross lot and follow sign to Sherrard Point. There are two trails; either takes you to the steps that lead to the point

WPT011

Location: 45.532616, -122.087685
Sherrard Point (4,056 feet): Views of Jefferson, Adams, Rainier, and St. Helens; return the way you came

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