Looking for a short day hike just out of Portland? Well, a hike to the top of Multnomah Falls, 542ft (165m), may just whet your appetite – and more so. Located on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge, adjacent to the Columbia River, there are several hiking options or loops you can take.
We did the loop from the base of Multnomah Falls Lodge, to the top of the Falls along a well kept trail, then hooking right to Wahkeena Springs descending back down to Lemmon Viewpoint and Wahkeena Falls, before closing the loop back to our starting point at Multnomah Falls Lodge – all up around 6.2miles (10km), 3 hours.
Multnomah Falls is a 45-60 minute drive from Portland.
Onwards and upwards!
Trevor
Insights
- With picnic areas and lots of hikes to choose from, the area tends to get very crowded.
- If doing the loop from Multomah Falls, beware the trail can be quite rocky and uneven so may be wise to wear sturdy footwear.
- Take adequate water, especially on a warm-hot day which you tend to get in Oregon during the summer months.
- For other ideas on what to do around Portland, Oregon click here for a 2 day itinerary or read this post on Eagle Cap Wilderness
