Columbia River Gorge NSA Multnomah Falls ~ Devil's Rest Hike Hike 15
Length: 8.4 miles round trip Elevation Change: 2368' Season: Spring thru Fall Difficulty: Challenging due to steepness of trail and length of hike Permit: Not Required Features: This paved trail takes the hiker across the bridge between the
lower and upper falls, then continues steeply through mostly wooded
areas with occasional views and many switchbacks to the top of the
ridge. The trail continues downhill for a short distance then after the
turnoff to the view point at the top of Multnomah Falls, the trail becomes
unpaved. There is a large stone bridge across Multnomah Creek, then the
trail begins to climb again but not as steep. After crossing the bridge
there is a junction to the right to the Perdition Trail which has been closed
for several years due to unsafe conditions. Continue up Trail #441 for about
.8 miles and turn right at the junction to Trail #420. This trail continues
uphill for another .8 miles to the junction to Devil's Rest and Trail #420C.
Make the sharp left turn onto Trail #420C which then climbs steeply through
several switchbacks before leveling off for the next mile. There are several
good views along this part of the hike. The last .2 miles of the hike is in
a dense wooded area and there is no view at the summit.
