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Wahkeena Falls – Fairy Falls loop from Cascade Locks

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Wahkeena Falls – Fairy Falls loop from Cascade Locks

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(4571)

12,538

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Wahkeena Falls – Fairy Falls loop from Cascade Locks

07:31

58.2km

1,710m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

Sheridan State Scenic Corridor

Bonneville State Scenic Corridor

John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.66 km

Historic Columbia River Highway

Highlight • Trail

Ruckel Creek is just one of the historic markers along the Historic Columbia Highway. The side trail leading up the stream is currently closed.

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10.8 km

John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor

Nature Reserve

18.5 km

Ainsworth State Park

Nature Reserve

21.4 km

Oneonta Gorge Overlook

Highlight • Gorge

The best aerial view of the narrow Oneonta Gorge.

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25.7 km

Lower Multnomah Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This is the tallest of all waterfalls in Columbia River Gorge. It's very popular with visitors and you will need an advance ticket from July through September.

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25.7 km

Multnomah Falls and Benson Bridge

Highlight • Waterfall

Oregon’s tallest waterfall, Multnomah Falls plunges 620 feet over basalt cliffs with beautiful thunder. Climb to the turn just above Benson Bridge to feel the mist on your face.

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27.3 km

This waterfall is easily accessible from the Historic Columbia River Highway. Left of the creek you can climb up a steep trail to reach Lemmons Viewpoint with great views across the Columbia River Gorge.

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28.7 km

Fairy Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

A waterfall from a fairy tale: The creek cascades over multiple mossy rocks creating a veil of water.

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31.2 km

Multnomah Creek

Highlight • River

Multnomah Creek is a stream that flows into the Columbia River. It is mostly known for the impressive Multnomah Falls that are easily accessible from the Historic Columbia River Highway. Hiking upstream you will find several other waterfalls.

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31.8 km

Wiesendanger Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This waterfall was named for Albert Wiesendanger, who was a Forest Service Ranger in the first half of the 20th century and a driving force behind the Keep Oregon Green …

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58.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.0 km

8.74 km

7.35 km

1.83 km

263 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.3 km

10.2 km

9.44 km

1.92 km

906 m

530 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 15 July

33°C

16°C

18 %

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