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Wiesendanger Falls – Fairy Falls loop from Benson State Recreation Area

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Multnomah County

Wiesendanger Falls – Fairy Falls loop from Benson State Recreation Area

Moderate

4.7

(3)

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Wiesendanger Falls – Fairy Falls loop from Benson State Recreation Area

04:21

12.6km

690m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Benson State Recreation Area

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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190 m

Multnomah Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Here's a perfect spot to take a break, park your bike, and walk up the trail for an excellent view of both Lower and Upper Multnomah Falls.

Tip by

548 m

Multnomah Falls and Benson Bridge

Highlight • Waterfall

Oregon’s tallest waterfall, Multnomah Falls plunges 620 feet over basalt cliffs with beautiful thunder. Climb to the turn just above Benson Bridge to feel the mist on your face.

Tip by

2.15 km

Multnomah Falls Upper Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.85 km

This waterfall was named for Albert Wiesendanger, who was a Forest Service Ranger in the first half of the 20th century and a driving force behind the Keep Oregon Green Association that has been trying to prevent wildfires for several decades.

Tip by

3.12 km

Multnomah Creek

Highlight (Segment) • River

Multnomah Creek is a stream that flows into the Columbia River. It is mostly known for the impressive Multnomah Falls that are easily accessible from the Historic Columbia River Highway. Hiking upstream you will find several other waterfalls.

Tip by

9.74 km

Fairy Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

A waterfall from a fairy tale: The creek cascades over multiple mossy rocks creating a veil of water.

Tip by

11.1 km

Wahkeena Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This waterfall is easily accessible from the Historic Columbia River Highway. Left of the creek you can climb up a steep trail to reach Lemmons Viewpoint with great views across the Columbia River Gorge.

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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.52 km

3.08 km

Surfaces

6.66 km

2.80 km

2.47 km

339 m

330 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

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Wiesendanger Falls – Fairy Falls loop from Benson State Recreation Area

Multnomah Creek and Waterfall

Multnomah Falls

Multnomah Falls and Benson Bridge

Multnomah Falls Upper Viewpoint