Monday, April 20, 2015

Wahclella Falls Spring Hike

We wanted to hit some short waterfall hikes that we hadn't done before our way home.  Wahclella Falls (127 ft) is one that was recommended to us.  It is off of I-84 near Bonneville Dam.
 This is a 1.8 mile hike with only 350 ft of elevation gain. The hike starts in the woods with a gentle upgrade following Tanner Creek.

 The trail soon passes Munra Falls (68 ft).


















There were lots of wildflowers along the river trail.

 After a while, the trail begins to ascend.


















At 0.7 miles, the trail splits into a loop going pass the falls. I recommend taking the lower trail to the right first, this will allow you to walk with the falls in view in front of you.
I like the small cascades in the creek.

 View of Wahclella Falls up stream.


















Shortly before the falls, the trail goes under a large rocky ledge.


 Wahclella Falls
 Panorama from the bridge looking toward Wahclella Falls
 Panorama from the bridge looking back down the trail and Tanner Creek
 Some of the wildflowers we saw on the hike today:











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