Sunset Waterfall Tour in the Columbia River Gorge
Explore five gorge waterfalls with sunset views from Crown Point
Duration
3.5 Hours
Ideal For
Up to 14 people
Includes
Guided waterfall hikes, shuttle
Highlights
Explore Columbia River Gorge waterfalls during the golden hours before sunset with a local guide. Spend most of your time outdoors on short walks, with minimal shuttle travel between stops.
- Walk 1.5 miles on mostly paved paths, with some uneven and gravel terrain
- Watch the sunset over the Columbia River Gorge from Crown Point Vista House
- Use reserved parking for more time exploring the waterfalls
- Learn about local history, geology, plants, and animals from your guide
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring layers for changing temperatures
- Bring snacks and drinks to enjoy on the shuttle or at stops
Itinerary
- Pickup Downtown
- Pickup at Migration Brewing
- Horsetail Falls
- Multnomah Falls
- Wahkeena Falls
- Shepperds Dell
- Latourell Falls
- Crown Point Vista House
- Drop off at Migration
- Drop off at Downtown Hotels
What's Included
- Shuttle transportation
- Local guide
- Water
- Reserved waterfall parking
Important details
- Tour requires at least 2 participants to operate
- Wheelchair ramp available; some hikes are not wheelchair accessible, with alternate ways to enjoy the area
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
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FAQs
Yes. You can usually get picked up at downtown and convention center hotels; you’ll select your pickup location during checkout.
Plan for about 1.5 miles of walking total. Most areas are paved; one hike is about 90% paved, and the roughly 300-yard walk at Latourell is easy gravel.
Yes, you can still see all the waterfalls, but you may not get as close as the rest of the group on a couple of hikes. A wheelchair ramp/lift is available—notify the operator ahead of time so the shuttle can be equipped.
Meeting details
Migration Brewing Gresham, 18188 NE Wilkes Rd, Portland, OR 97230
More about Wahkeena Falls
Wahkeena Falls cascades down a moss-draped cliffside in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, just a short drive east of Portland, and it is one of the most enchanting stops on this sunset waterfall tour. The name Wahkeena comes from a Yakama word meaning "most beautiful," and it lives up to the title with its tiered, fan-shaped flow that dances over basalt ledges rather than dropping in a single plunge. Unlike its towering neighbor Multnomah Falls, Wahkeena Falls feels intimate and immersive, the kind of place where you can hear the water hiss through the ferns and feel the cool mist settle on your skin as the late afternoon light filters through the Douglas firs.
On the tour, your guide leads you along the short paved path that climbs gently to the stone footbridge at the base of Wahkeena Falls, where the spray catches the golden hour light and the surrounding old-growth forest glows green and amber. You will have time to take photos, breathe in the damp, cedar-scented air, and learn about the geology of the Gorge and the wildflowers that thrive in this corner of Oregon. Compared to the broader viewpoints elsewhere on the route, Wahkeena Falls offers a closer, more sensory encounter with a Pacific Northwest waterfall, the rush of cold water just steps away and the canopy arching overhead.
This stop is perfect for travelers who want the magic of the Gorge without a strenuous hike, including families with younger kids, couples looking for a romantic golden hour moment, and photographers chasing soft light on cascading water. Nature lovers visiting Portland for the first time will appreciate how Wahkeena Falls captures everything they came to see, lush forest, dramatic basalt cliffs, and a waterfall that feels alive. Come ready to slow down, look up, and let Wahkeena Falls become one of those quiet highlights you find yourself describing long after the tour ends.
