Recreation Region: Multnomah Falls Area

Devils Rest Trail (#420C)

Devils Rest Trail begins at its junction with Wahkeena Trail #420 at 1.5 miles from Wahkeena Trailhead. From the #420 junction to the end of Devils Rest Trail #420C it’s about another 1.2 miles to the summit. Though there isn't much of a view at Devil's Rest Summit, hikers will enjoy views of the Gorge in places along the trail and beautiful old growth trees. Hikers can also see the recovery of vegetation post Eagle Creek Fire that burned a mosaic pattern through the area.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Year-round, snow dependent

No Fee

Motor vehicles and bikes are prohibited. Fires not allowed within 200 feet of trail.

Getting There

Directions

From Portland, OR: Travel east on Interstate 84 and take exit #28, Bridal Veil. Continue right at the top of the offramp onto the Historic Columbia River Highway. Travel 2 1/2 miles east to the Wahkeena Falls Day Use/Picnic Area/Trailhead parking area along the north side of the Highway. Follow the Wahkeena Trail #420 for approximately 1.5 miles to its junction with Devil's Rest Trail.

From Cascade Locks, OR: Travel west on Interstate 84 to exit #35, Ainsworth State Park. Follow the Historic Highway west 4.5 miles to the Wahkeena Falls Day Use/Picnic Area/Trailhead parking area along the north side of the Highway. Follow the Wahkeena Trail #420 for approximately 1.5 miles to its junction with Devil's Rest Trail.