Wahkeena Falls - Hiking trail near Portland, Oregon, United States - Description
| Name | Wahkeena Falls | |
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| Summary | The Yakama Tribe word "wahkeena" means "most beautiful." | |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back | |
| Distance (Total) | 0.1 miles / 0.2 km | |
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| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
| Things To See | - Waterfalls | |
| Difficulty | Easy | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/columbia/recreation/waterfalls.shtml | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
This fall along Wahkeena Creek can be seen from the Wahkeena picnic area across the Historic Highway. There are parking spaces at the picnic area. It is 0.5 miles west of Multnomah Falls. The Yakama Tribe word "wahkeena" means "most beautiful."
Height: 242 feet
| Latitude | 45.5754545185 degrees / 45° 34.527' / 45° 34' 31.64" |
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| Longitude | -122.1279716492 degrees / -122° 7.678' / -122° 7' 40.70" |
| Created by Nick on 05/19/2010 |
| Last edited by Nick on 05/19/2010 |
- Comments
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