Deeming any hike one of the most beautiful in Oregon isn’t a simple task. The Beaver State is chock-full of spectacular trails, so the bar is inevitably set very high. However, the 5-mile Mulnomah-Wahkeena Loop Hike is something special. This gorgeous trail winds through the spectacular Columbia River Gorge, passing eight jaw-dropping waterfalls (and countless other beautiful sights) along the way.
The hike begins at the amazing Mulnomah Falls.
flickr/ melfoody How’s that for a trailhead? Alternatively, you can also start at the Wahkeena Falls Trailhead.
Continue along the Wahkeena Creek through a mesmerizing, emerald green forest.
flickr/ Bret Vogel Leaving the Multnomah Falls Trailhead, take the Return Trail #442 to the Wahkeena Trail #420. This beautiful trail will lead you to a stunning overlook before heading through the lush Wahkeena Canyon.
Soon, you’ll arrive at the majestic Fairy Falls.
flickr/ Michael Matti After a bit of an incline, you can catch your breath at the enchanting Fairy Falls.
Next up: Ecola Falls.
flickr/ Greg Younger You’ll continue on the Wahkeena Trail, which eventually merges with the Larch Mountain Trail. The next major waterfall you’ll pass is the gorgeous Ecola Falls.
You will also pass the stunning Weisendanger Falls….
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…. and the lovely Dutchman Falls.
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Circling back to the trailhead, you’ll find yourself at the top of the incredible Multnomah Falls.
flickr/ Janey Take some time to experience the iconic waterfall from above at this stunning observation deck. When you’re ready, stroll down the base of the falls, and tah-dah! You’re back where you started.
Find out about more incredible hikes in the Columbia River Gorge here.
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How’s that for a trailhead? Alternatively, you can also start at the Wahkeena Falls Trailhead.
flickr/ Bret Vogel
Leaving the Multnomah Falls Trailhead, take the Return Trail #442 to the Wahkeena Trail #420. This beautiful trail will lead you to a stunning overlook before heading through the lush Wahkeena Canyon.
flickr/ Michael Matti
After a bit of an incline, you can catch your breath at the enchanting Fairy Falls.
flickr/ Greg Younger
You’ll continue on the Wahkeena Trail, which eventually merges with the Larch Mountain Trail. The next major waterfall you’ll pass is the gorgeous Ecola Falls.
flickr/ Ian Sane
flickr/ stokes rx
flickr/ Janey
Take some time to experience the iconic waterfall from above at this stunning observation deck. When you’re ready, stroll down the base of the falls, and tah-dah! You’re back where you started.
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