We arrived at Multnomah Falls around 9am on an April Tuesday when the parking lot was mostly empty (not so later in the day!) and the trail was not at all crowded. Continuing past the top of the falls, we did the 5.5 mile loop to Wahkeena Falls following trail #420 for much of the way. It's a wonderful hike! Trilliums were in bloom, we passed several waterfalls, and new spring greenery covered the forest floor. Sad as it is to see the devastation from the Eagle Creek fire, the open forest allows in more light and extra views of the Columbia River.
While the trail is in good shape overall, please note that it is very rocky in some sections, especially on the climb down to Wahkeena Falls, which includes some steep switchbacks. Also, the road to Wahkeena Falls is closed, something we didn't realize ahead of time. We arranged for our fellow family members who weren't doing the full hike to meet us there, which turned out to be a mistake. Better to hike the easy half-mile trail back to Multnomah Falls!
For a full review of the loop hike with many photos, please visit the website listed below.
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