Portland, OR: Wahkeena Falls to Sherrard Point
This 14.6-miler rewards hikers with wildflower meadows and views over four monster peaks.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 23.5
Waypoints
WPT001
Location: 45.575367, -122.1281204
Head W on Wahkeena Falls Trail (420)
WPT002
Location: 45.5741653, -122.1279297
Superb view of 242-foot Wahkeena Falls. Cross stone bridge, switchback to views of the Columbia River
WPT003
Location: 45.5703659, -122.1248703
Fairy Falls. Bear R in .1 mile on Wahkeena Trail. Watch for larkspur, columbine, and bleedingheart
WPT004
Location: 45.5685654, -122.1227188
Detour to Wahkeena Springs: Go R in .1 mile on Angel’s Rest Trail
WPT005
Location: 45.5699844, -122.1179657
Continue straight @ Devil’s Rest Trail; quickly bear left on 420
WPT006
Location: 45.5720673, -122.107666
Bear R onto Larch Mountain Trail. Seasonal waterfalls on both
WPT007
Location: 45.5684509, -122.0914536
Bear R; cross first of two log bridges. In .3 mile, traverse talus
WPT008
Location: 45.5477333, -122.0815811
Bear R toward Larch Mountain. Rhododendrons and trillium abound
WPT009
Location: 45.5455818, -122.0889359
Continue straight @ 4-way into lush groves of western hemlock and Douglas fir
WPT010
Location: 45.5297012, -122.089386
Trail exits into parking lot. Cross lot and follow sign to Sherrard Point. There are two trails; either takes you to the steps that lead to the point
WPT011
Location: 45.5326157, -122.0876846
Sherrard Point (4,056 feet): Views of Jefferson, Adams, Rainier, and St. Helens; return the way you came