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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 |
| Activity: | Hiking |
| State: | Oregon (OR) |
| Distance: | 14.6 mi |
| Difficulty: | 8 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
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 |
Points of Interest
WPT001
Location: 45.575367, -122.128120Head W on Wahkeena Falls Trail (420)
WPT002
Location: 45.574165, -122.127930Superb view of 242-foot Wahkeena Falls. Cross stone bridge, switchback to views of the Columbia River
WPT003
Location: 45.570366, -122.124870Fairy Falls. Bear R in .1 mile on Wahkeena Trail. Watch for larkspur, columbine, and bleedingheart
WPT004
Location: 45.568565, -122.122719Detour to Wahkeena Springs: Go R in .1 mile on Angel's Rest Trail
WPT005
Location: 45.569984, -122.117966Continue straight @ Devil's Rest Trail; quickly bear left on 420
WPT006
Location: 45.572067, -122.107666Bear R onto Larch Mountain Trail. Seasonal waterfalls on both
WPT007
Location: 45.568451, -122.091454Bear R; cross first of two log bridges. In .3 mile, traverse talus
WPT008
Location: 45.547733, -122.081581Bear R toward Larch Mountain. Rhododendrons and trillium abound
WPT009
Location: 45.545582, -122.088936Continue straight @ 4-way into lush groves of western hemlock and Douglas fir
WPT010
Location: 45.529701, -122.089386Trail 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, -122.087685Sherrard Point (4,056 feet): Views of Jefferson, Adams, Rainier, and St. Helens; return the way you came
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