Wiesendanger Falls facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wiesendanger Falls |
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| Location | Columbia River Gorge |
| Coordinates | 45°34′28″N 122°06′28″W / 45.57444°N 122.10778°W |
| Type | Plunge |
| Elevation | 969 ft (295 m) |
| Total height | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Average flow rate |
150 cu ft/s (4.2 m3/s) |
Wiesendanger Falls is a beautiful 50-foot waterfall located in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon, United States. It's also known by other names like Double Falls and Twanklaskie Falls. This waterfall is found upstream from the famous Multnomah Falls and you can reach it by hiking the Multnomah-Wahkeena Loop Trail.
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Exploring Wiesendanger Falls
Wiesendanger Falls is a "plunge" type waterfall. This means the water falls straight down without touching the rock face behind it. The main drop of the waterfall is 50 feet high. It's a great spot to visit if you enjoy nature and hiking.
How to Visit the Falls
You can find Wiesendanger Falls in Multnomah County, Oregon. It's part of the stunning Columbia River Gorge area. To see the falls, you can hike the Multnomah-Wahkeena Loop Trail. This trail offers amazing views of several waterfalls in the area.
History Behind the Name
This waterfall gets its name from Albert Wiesendanger. He was an important worker for the USDA Forest Service during the early 1900s. He helped take care of forests and natural areas.
Spelling the Name
On a special plaque near the trail, the name is spelled "Wiesendanger." The "i" comes before the "e" in this spelling. However, you might see it spelled differently in other places, with the "e" before the "i."
