Devil's Rest (starting at Wahkeena Falls) (3rd of three hikes to Devil's Rest)

Activity Notes

Devil’s Rest starting at Wahkeena Falls

26 September 2026

(This is the third of three hikes that go to Devil’s Rest, each with a very different route) 

Activity Notes:

Hike to Devil’s Rest starting at Wahkeena Falls 

7.1 miles, 2340 feet of elevation gain (Grade B)

This route starts at the Wahkeena Falls trailhead, but makes a ‘lollipop’ route of it by circling around the Wahkeena creek basin.  Hiking up the trail we’ll pass by Wahkeena and Fairy Falls, stop by Wahkeena springs before continuing west on trail 415.  The steepest portion of the hike will be the last ½ mile up to Devil’s Rest up the Devil’s slide trail.  This trail has excellent views of the gorge. We’ll stop at Devil’s rest and then continue south to ‘The Way’ back to trail 420C, following it back down.  We’ll take the Vista Point Trail #419 back to complete the loop and join the trail we came up on, making our way back down to the trailhead.

Pace: Level 2 (2 to 2.5 mph) moderate pace, with time for breaks and enjoying the scenery.

We’ll carpool from the Gateway Transit Center, meet at 7:30 am, departing at 7:40 am.  Or, alternately, meet at the Wahkeena Falls trail head at 8:15 am.  Expect to return to the Gateway transit center by 3 pm.