Fairy Falls along Wahkeena Creek

@rossschram

Oregon

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Bridal Veil

If you're a fan of hiking through the woods and visiting as many waterfalls as you can in a single day, you'll have a hard time beating the Columbia River Gorge! It's the pride and joy of many Oregonians and for good reason. This particular waterfall is on the smaller size — but what it lacks in size, it makes for in natural beauty.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Difficult

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

Wide angle lens (22mm)
Cloths/wipes to keep your lens clean
Sturdy tripod
Polarizing filter
Hiking attire
Snacks/water

How to get there

N45° 34' 13.9476"W122° 07' 28.398"

This image was taken of Fairy Falls along Wahkeena Creek, which is just off of the Wahkeena Trail #420. The parking lot for this location is near the Old Columbia River Highway (45.575510, -122.127949) and will be packed with cars — especially during midday in the summer. After parking, follow the Wahkeena Trail #420, going past Wahkeena Falls. You'll have to ascend several switchbacks with a hefty amount of elevation gain, so make sure to wear hiking shoes. The falls are right next to the #420 trail and you almost have to walk under it to continue hiking past it. To find this exact viewpoint, reference the GPS coordinates. You won't miss it once you're there!