Wahkeena Falls to Multnomah Falls - Approximately 5.0 mile loop.This trail is rated moderate in some books and challenging in others. It does climb approximately 1500' in about 2 miles. That being said, the first 2 to 2-1/2 miles of the trail is completely up hill and offers a good work out. The trail passes Wahkeena Falls early on and then you will pass Fairy Falls at about 1.2 miles. Fairy Falls is very pretty, almost dainty looking with wispy trails of water. About 1/2 mile past Fairy Falls the trail approaches Wahkeena Springs. Just a little more up hill and then there was a good stretch of forested trail that was relatively flat. After that we began to descend towards Multnomah Falls. On the way there were many other falls that I am not sure if they are named. This is a beautiful hike.
On our hike this day there were several families and couples hiking the first 3/4 mile and then the trail was very quiet and we were alone for a couple of miles. When we neared Multnomah Falls, the trail again became very populated. At the top of Multnomah Falls and on down to the lower falls, the trail was like one long Disney line. It was wonderful to see the diversity of people hiking to the top of the falls. There were moms carrying babies, old people, teenagers, small people, big people, etc. I loved looking at all the babies and young children on the trail.
I feel very fortunate that my husband loves to hike and be in nature as much as I. Below is is photo of the two of us taken on the trail.
On another note, I did get my daughter off to college. She is having a wonderful time. I am trying really hard not to pick up the phone and call her too often. Hiking and getting ready for school makes it a little easier.
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