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| − | + | [[Image:WahclellaFallsTom.JPG|thumb|400px|An autumn view of Wahclella Falls from above the trail ''(Tom Koster)'']] | |
| − | [[Image:WahclellaFallsTom.JPG|thumb|400px|An autumn view of Wahclella Falls from above the trail]] | + | [[Image:WahclellaFalls3.JPG|thumb|220px|Wahclella Falls and intermittent side falls during November rains ''(Jeff Statt)'']] |
| + | [[Image:WahclellaFalls2.JPG|thumb|220px|Closer view showing the upper tier of the falls ''(Steve Hart)'']] | ||
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=== Description === | === 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. | |
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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. | 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. | ||
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. | 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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(Click [http://portlandhikers.com/forums/AddPost.aspx?ForumID=8 here] to add your own) | (Click [http://portlandhikers.com/forums/AddPost.aspx?ForumID=8 here] to add your own) | ||
| + | * [http://portlandhikers.com/forums/thread/15601.aspx Wahclella Falls 03-18-2007] | ||
| + | * [http://portlandhikers.com/forums/ShowThread.aspx?PostID=9351 Wahclella Falls and a dozen others!: 11/11/06] | ||
| + | * [http://portlandhikers.com/forums/thread/8246.aspx Tanner Creek - October Kids Hike! 10-19-2006] | ||
| + | * [http://portlandhikers.com/forums/thread/3724.aspx Wahclella Falls & Sherrard Point - 7/30/06] | ||
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(Click [http://portlandhikers.com/forums/AddPost.aspx?ForumID=141 here] to ask a question or start a conversation) | (Click [http://portlandhikers.com/forums/AddPost.aspx?ForumID=141 here] to ask a question or start a conversation) | ||
| + | * [http://portlandhikers.com/forums/post/12221.aspx Frozen Eagle (Eagle Creek 1/13/06)] ''thread contains winter photos of Wahclella Falls'' | ||
=== Guidebooks that cover this destination == | === Guidebooks that cover this destination == | ||
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=== More Links === | === More Links === | ||
| + | * [http://nwhiker.com/CGNSAHike23.html NWHiker.com Hike #23 - Wahclella Falls] | ||
| + | * [http://www.waterfallsnorthwest.com/waterfall.php?num=1893&p=0 Wahclella Falls - WaterfallsNorthwest.com] | ||
| + | * [http://www.localhikes.com/Hikes/Wahclella_6442.asp Wahclella Falls - LocalHikes.com] | ||
=== Contributors === | === Contributors === | ||
* [[User:Stevefromdodge|Stevefromdodge]] (creator) | * [[User:Stevefromdodge|Stevefromdodge]] (creator) | ||
| + | * [[User:Jeffstatt|Jeffstatt]] | ||
| + | [[Image:WahclellaFalls1.JPG|thumb|400px|Wahclella Falls from the lower leg of the trail in December|left]] | ||
Revision as of 14:38, 19 March 2007
- Hikes to this location:
- Wahclella Falls Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.61778, -121.95124
- Elevation: 400 feet
- Height: 120 feet
Contents |
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 the end of the trail loop.
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.
Trip Reports
- Search Trip Reports for Wahclella Falls
(Click here to add your own)
- Wahclella Falls 03-18-2007
- Wahclella Falls and a dozen others!: 11/11/06
- Tanner Creek - October Kids Hike! 10-19-2006
- Wahclella Falls & Sherrard Point - 7/30/06
Related Discussions / Q&A
- Search Trail Q&A for Wahclella Falls
(Click here to ask a question or start a conversation)
- Frozen Eagle (Eagle Creek 1/13/06) thread contains winter photos of Wahclella Falls
= Guidebooks that cover this destination
- Day Hike! Columbia Gorge, by Seabury Blair, Jr.
- Afoot and Afield Portland/Vancouver, by Douglas Lorain
- 35 Hiking Trails, Columbia River Gorge, by Don & Roberta Lowe
- Columbia River Gorge, 42 Scenic Hikes, by Don & Roberta Lowe
- Hiking the Columbia River Gorge - 1st and 2nd Editions, by Russ Schneider
- 100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon - 3rd Edition, by William L Sullivan
More Links
- NWHiker.com Hike #23 - Wahclella Falls
- Wahclella Falls - WaterfallsNorthwest.com
- Wahclella Falls - LocalHikes.com
Contributors
- Stevefromdodge (creator)
- Jeffstatt
