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Thank you to all participants, sponsors, and
crew!
Wahkeena Falls Picnic
Shelter
across from Wahkeena Falls
Trailhead
at Historic Columbia River
Gorge Highway
Our course, the Wahkeena
Falls Trail /
Larch Mt Trail loop features the most photographed waterfalls in the
Columbia River Gorge, including Multnomah
Falls, Ecola, Wiesendanger, Fairy, and Wahkeena Falls.
The lower sections of the
course are paved trail, and the rest is on a range of smooth to
technical trail of soft sod, hard-pack dirt, and rock. The lowest point
is about 30 feet above sea level, and the course involves steep
inclines, reaching heights of 1800 feet.
This race hosts the
original
Superhero Competition, where the first male and female finisher wearing
a superhero costume wins a special prize. In addition, there are also
overall and age-group awards, plus Eric's celebrated tortilla soup.
From I-84 eastbound, take Bridal
Veil Exit #28. Go left at the stop sign, east along the Historic
Columbia River Highway toward Multnomah Falls. Reach Wahkeena Falls
after three miles, and turn left into the picnic area to park. From
Hood
River and The Dalles, heading west on I-84 toward Portland, take
Ainsworth State Park Exit #35. Continue west on the Columbia River
Highway for approximately five miles, a half mile beyond Multnomah
Falls Lodge to reach Wahkeena Falls.Turn into the picnic area on your
right to park.
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