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Wahclella Falls is a great novice hiker's destination and one of the more interesting falls in the [[Columbia River Gorge]]. The most obvious portion is the lower drop, where the water drops from a hidden, narrow gorge 65 feet into a large open canyon.  
 
Wahclella Falls is a great novice hiker's destination and one of the more interesting falls in the [[Columbia River Gorge]]. The most obvious portion is the lower drop, where the water drops from a hidden, narrow gorge 65 feet into a large open canyon.  
  
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Above the lower falls is a semi-hidden upper falls in the main stream. You can see this 50 footer from the end of the trail loop.  
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Above the lower falls is a semi-hidden upper falls in the main stream. You can see this 50 footer from a high viewpoint on the boulder field opposite the falls.  
  
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In the winter months, there's a third tier visible from further back, particularly on the lower level trail. This seasonal falls, sometimes called East Fork Falls, is taller than either of the main stream tiers. This oddity makes Wahclella Falls different heights at different times of the year.
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In most months, there's a second waterfall visible from further back on the lower level trail. This seasonal falls, sometimes called East Fork Falls, is taller than either of the main stream tiers.  
  
 
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Revision as of 03:29, 12 December 2019

An autumn view of Wahclella Falls from above the trail (Tom Kloster)
Wahclella Falls and intermittent side falls during November rains (Jeff Statt)
Closer view showing the upper tier of the falls (Steve Hart)

Description

Wahclella Falls is a great novice hiker's destination and one of the more interesting falls in the Columbia River Gorge. The most obvious portion is the lower drop, where the water drops from a hidden, narrow gorge 65 feet into a large open canyon.

Above the lower falls is a semi-hidden upper falls in the main stream. You can see this 50 footer from a high viewpoint on the boulder field opposite the falls.

In most months, there's a second waterfall visible from further back on the lower level trail. This seasonal falls, sometimes called East Fork Falls, is taller than either of the main stream tiers.

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Contributors

Wahclella Falls from the lower leg of the trail in December (Steve Hart)
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