Columbia River Gorge NSA Wahkeena Falls ~ Fairy Falls Wahkeena Springs Hike Hike 09 Length: 3.7 miles round trip loop Elevation Change: 1500' Season: Year Round Difficulty:    Challenging due to steep climb Permit: Not Required Features: Moderate climb to base of falls then a steep climb to an overlook of the Columbia River Gorge. The trail continues up a steep grade to Fairy Falls, then loops back onto itself. A Virtual Hike in the Columbia River Gorge NSA All for the love of hiking!