Wah Gwin Gwin Falls - Hiking trail near Portland, Oregon, United States - Description
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| Name | Wah Gwin Gwin Falls | |
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| Summary | Wah Gwin Gwin Falls flows from Phelps Creek to drop 208' into the Columbia River | |
| 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 | - River - 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 |
At the back of the Columbia Gorge Hotel, Wah Gwin Gwin Falls flows from Phelps Creek to drop 208' into the Columbia River. The third highest falls in the gorge, the name comes from the Native American dialect meaning, "rushing and tumbling waters."
| Latitude | 45.7106415539 degrees / 45° 42.638' / 45° 42' 38.31" |
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| Longitude | -121.5542900562 degrees / -121° 33.257' / -121° 33' 15.44" |
| Created by Nick on 05/19/2010 |
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- Comments
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