Wahclella Falls Trail

Mapped as Wahclella Falls Trail #436

Hiking trail · Columbia River Gorge · Trailhead near Cascade Locks, OR

1.7 mi2.8 kmRound trip

≈630 ft≈192 mElevation gain

486 ft148 mHigh point

1 hr 19 minEstimated time

ModerateOut and back to Wahclella Falls. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

0.9 mi (1.4 km) to Wahclella Falls, measured from map

Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Wahclella Falls (#436)

Trailhead: Wahclella Falls Trailhead

Off Wahclella Access Road, near Cascade Locks, OR

Coordinates: 45.63064, -121.95396

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Overview

Wahclella Falls Trail is a round-trip hike of 1.7 mi / 2.8 km near Cascade Locks, OR. Expect about 630 ft / 192 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 486 ft / 148 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 19 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 52 ft / 16 m · high 361 ft / 110 m

Nearby

Tanner Butte Trail #401Hiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Wauna Viewpoint Trail #402Hiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Munra FallsWaterfall · 0.6 mi / 1 km
Upper Munra FallsWaterfall · 0.7 mi / 1.1 km
Ruckel Ridge TrailHiking trail · 1.5 mi / 2.4 km
Ruckel Creek Trail #405Hiking trail · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
Metlako FallsWaterfall · 2.6 mi / 4.1 km
Punch Bowl FallsWaterfall · 2.7 mi / 4.4 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.
Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead.