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{{GuideLineM|Cape Horn Loop Hike|7.1|1350|Trail loop in the western Gorge with spectacular clifftop views and a waterfall}} | {{GuideLineM|Cape Horn Loop Hike|7.1|1350|Trail loop in the western Gorge with spectacular clifftop views and a waterfall}} | ||
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− | {{GuideLineE|Sams Walker Loop Hike| | + | {{GuideLineE|Sams Walker Loop Hike|1.1|15|A stroll around an old farm meadow on the banks of the Columbia}} |
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{{GuideLineE|Lewis and Clark Park Hike|3.0|100|Noisy hike under Broughton Bluff and to climbing walls}} | {{GuideLineE|Lewis and Clark Park Hike|3.0|100|Noisy hike under Broughton Bluff and to climbing walls}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Sandy River Delta Loop Hike|4.4|40|Flat loop from a popular dog park to the Columbia and Sandy Rivers}} | {{GuideLineE|Sandy River Delta Loop Hike|4.4|40|Flat loop from a popular dog park to the Columbia and Sandy Rivers}} | ||
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− | + | {{GuideLineMF|Multnomah Falls Hike|2.6|870|Take paved switchbacks to the top of Oregon's highest waterfall}} | |
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{{GuideLineM|Multnomah-Wahkeena Loop Hike|4.9|1600|A classic loop with 10 waterfalls}} | {{GuideLineM|Multnomah-Wahkeena Loop Hike|4.9|1600|A classic loop with 10 waterfalls}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineD|Cougar Rock via Elevator Shaft Hike|6.7|1860|Lost trail up talus slope to unique outcrop}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineD|Larch Mountain Hike|14.4|4010|Hike a trail of many falls to a majestic 360 degree viewpoint}} | ||
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{{GuideLineEF|Elowah Falls Hike|1.4|280|Easy hike to an impressive falls}} | {{GuideLineEF|Elowah Falls Hike|1.4|280|Easy hike to an impressive falls}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Munra Point from Yeon Trailhead Hike|7.4|2270|Fun, difficult scramble to a 360 viewpoint}} | {{GuideLineM|Munra Point from Yeon Trailhead Hike|7.4|2270|Fun, difficult scramble to a 360 viewpoint}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Upper McCord Creek Falls Hike|2.0|400|Moderate hike to a viewpoints and waterfall}} | ||
{{GuideLineD|Nesmith Point Hike|10.6|3800|Classic conditioner hike through beautiful box canyon}} | {{GuideLineD|Nesmith Point Hike|10.6|3800|Classic conditioner hike through beautiful box canyon}} | ||
{{GuideLineD|Nesmith-Oneonta Traverse Hike|14.1|3800|Lesser used one-way shuttle over Yeon Mt}} | {{GuideLineD|Nesmith-Oneonta Traverse Hike|14.1|3800|Lesser used one-way shuttle over Yeon Mt}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineD|Wauneka Point Hike|17.4|5680|Long in and out to the viewpoint and ancient workings at Wauneka Point}} | ||
{{GuideLineD|Nesmith-Tanner Traverse Hike|16.7|4350|One-way shuttle hike to Tooth Rock Trailhead}} | {{GuideLineD|Nesmith-Tanner Traverse Hike|16.7|4350|One-way shuttle hike to Tooth Rock Trailhead}} | ||
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− | {{ | + | {{GuideLineE|Strawberry Island Loop Hike|3.2|150|Loop around a former island with great views to Gorge features on both sides of the Columbia}} |
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{{GuideLineE|Fort Cascades Hike|1.5|20|Historic hike with restored displays}} | {{GuideLineE|Fort Cascades Hike|1.5|20|Historic hike with restored displays}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Gillette Lake Hike|5.4|630|Easy trail to a green lake under power lines}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Aldrich Butte Hike|13.8|2405|Lengthy hike to a historic viewpoint}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineD|Aldrich Butte-Cedar Falls Loop Hike|16.4|3105|Strenuous hike to forgotten trails near Hamilton Creek}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineD|Cedar Mountain Loop Hike|17.1|3970|Difficult, long hike up the Cedar Mountain Ridge on a rarely maintained trail}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineD|Two Chiefs Trail Hike|15.2|2575|Long hike to just below the massive cliffs of Table Mountain}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineD|Table Mountain from Bonneville Hike|15.5|4320|Long approach and then a loop that includes the top of Table Mountain}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineD|Table Mountain North Ridge Hike|19.5|4350|Full day hike up Table Mountain and then north to the saddle below South Birkenfeld}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Fort Rains Hike|1.6|40|Flat hike on an historic right-of-way}} | {{GuideLineE|Fort Rains Hike|1.6|40|Flat hike on an historic right-of-way}} | ||
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{{GuideSub|Eagle Creek Trailhead}} | {{GuideSub|Eagle Creek Trailhead}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Eagle Creek Overlook Hike|0.6|175|Walk around historic CCC structures with views of the Bonneville Dam}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Wauna Viewpoint from Eagle Creek Hike|3.6|1050|View to a lower viewpoint of Bonneville Dam}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Buck Point Hike|1.8|570|Quick hike to a viewpoint over Bridge of the Gods}} | {{GuideLineM|Buck Point Hike|1.8|570|Quick hike to a viewpoint over Bridge of the Gods}} | ||
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{{GuideLineD|Ruckel Ridge Loop Hike|9.0|3700|The quintessential rough trail. NOT for beginners}} | {{GuideLineD|Ruckel Ridge Loop Hike|9.0|3700|The quintessential rough trail. NOT for beginners}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineMF|Eagle Creek to Punch Bowl Falls Hike|3.8|500|Cliffside hike to the most photographed waterfall in the area}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineMF|High Bridge Hike|6.4|480|Waterfalls, cliffs and bridges}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineD|Eagle-Benson Loop Hike|15.8|4260|Almost forgotten loop hike}} | ||
{{GuideLineMF|Tunnel Falls Hike|12.0|1640|Waterfall-rich trail to splendid walk-behind waterfall}} | {{GuideLineMF|Tunnel Falls Hike|12.0|1640|Waterfall-rich trail to splendid walk-behind waterfall}} | ||
{{GuideLineD|Wahtum Lake via Eagle Creek Hike|26.5|5310|Backpack option for Eagle Creek lovers}} | {{GuideLineD|Wahtum Lake via Eagle Creek Hike|26.5|5310|Backpack option for Eagle Creek lovers}} | ||
{{GuideLineD|Wahtum Lake via Ruckel Creek Hike|13.4|3700|Tough backpack option to Wahtum Lake}} | {{GuideLineD|Wahtum Lake via Ruckel Creek Hike|13.4|3700|Tough backpack option to Wahtum Lake}} | ||
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{{GuideSub|Wyeth Trailhead}} | {{GuideSub|Wyeth Trailhead}} | ||
{{GuideLineD|North Lake Hike|12.8|4220|A hike of many switchbacks to lush old growth and a high lake}} | {{GuideLineD|North Lake Hike|12.8|4220|A hike of many switchbacks to lush old growth and a high lake}} | ||
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{{GuideLineD|Defiance-Starvation Loop Hike|11.4|4850|Popular loop for very tough summit}} | {{GuideLineD|Defiance-Starvation Loop Hike|11.4|4850|Popular loop for very tough summit}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Lancaster Falls Hike|1.8|160|Easy hike to three waterfalls}} | {{GuideLineE|Lancaster Falls Hike|1.8|160|Easy hike to three waterfalls}} | ||
− | {{GuideLineM|Lower Starvation Loop Hike|3.0| | + | {{GuideLineM|Lower Starvation Loop Hike|3.0|1280|Short but sometimes steep loop with views and four waterfalls}} |
{{GuideLineD|Mount Defiance from Columbia River Hike|10.2|4840|Strenuous hike to the highest point in the Gorge}} | {{GuideLineD|Mount Defiance from Columbia River Hike|10.2|4840|Strenuous hike to the highest point in the Gorge}} | ||
{{GuideLineD|Starvation Ridge Hike|6.4|3910|Tough, steep hike on a rocky ridge with views}} | {{GuideLineD|Starvation Ridge Hike|6.4|3910|Tough, steep hike on a rocky ridge with views}} | ||
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{{GuideLineM|Mitchell Point Hike|2.6|1270|Rustic path to a sweeping viewpoint with wildflower show in spring}} | {{GuideLineM|Mitchell Point Hike|2.6|1270|Rustic path to a sweeping viewpoint with wildflower show in spring}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Wygant Peak Hike|6.0|1200|Forest trail past a series of fine viewpoints}} | {{GuideLineM|Wygant Peak Hike|6.0|1200|Forest trail past a series of fine viewpoints}} | ||
− | {{GuideLineM|Chetwoot Loop Hike|5.5|1000| | + | {{GuideLineM|Chetwoot Loop Hike|5.5|1000|Abandoned, overgrown trail past viewpoints and a creek}} |
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{{GuideLineD|Dog Mountain Loop Hike|7.4|2800|Longer hike to the top of Dog Mountain. Abundant May/June wildflowers}} | {{GuideLineD|Dog Mountain Loop Hike|7.4|2800|Longer hike to the top of Dog Mountain. Abundant May/June wildflowers}} | ||
{{GuideLineD|Augspurger Mountain Hike|12.6|4770|Adventurous hike on little used trail to great Gorge viewpoint}} | {{GuideLineD|Augspurger Mountain Hike|12.6|4770|Adventurous hike on little used trail to great Gorge viewpoint}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Cook Hill Loop Hike|8.8|2930|Hike unofficial trails and old logging roads to the summit of Cook Hill}} | ||
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===Rowena Area=== | ===Rowena Area=== | ||
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{{GuideSub|Hood River/Mosier Area}} | {{GuideSub|Hood River/Mosier Area}} | ||
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{{GuideSub|Coyote Wall Area}} | {{GuideSub|Coyote Wall Area}} | ||
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{{GuideSub|Catherine Creek}} | {{GuideSub|Catherine Creek}} | ||
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{{GuideLineE|Catherine Creek Universal Access Hike|1.2|50|Paved trail overlooking the Columbia River}} | {{GuideLineE|Catherine Creek Universal Access Hike|1.2|50|Paved trail overlooking the Columbia River}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Catherine Creek Arch Loop Hike|2.0|200|Natural rock arch and wildflowers galore}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Catherine Creek West Loop Hike|3.4|1040|Hike up the west side of the Catherine Creek Canyon and then down grassy Sunflower Hill}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Sunflower Hill-Indian Pits Loop Hike|4.9|1320|Loop up a grassy hillside and then through oak copses to Rowland Wall}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Catherine Creek to Coyote Wall Hike|8.2|1750|Trail to Coyote Wall}} | {{GuideLineM|Catherine Creek to Coyote Wall Hike|8.2|1750|Trail to Coyote Wall}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Tracy Hill Loop Hike|6.1|1715|Hike open slopes and ponderosa/oak parklands east of Catherine Creek}} | ||
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{{GuideLineM|Klickitat Trail: Swale Canyon Hike|15.0|1010|One-way or in and out hikes through a remote valley at the southern end of the High Prairie plateau}} | {{GuideLineM|Klickitat Trail: Swale Canyon Hike|15.0|1010|One-way or in and out hikes through a remote valley at the southern end of the High Prairie plateau}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Lyle Cherry Orchard Hike|4.2|1160|Hike steeply uphill to an ancient orchard of cherry trees}} | {{GuideLineM|Lyle Cherry Orchard Hike|4.2|1160|Hike steeply uphill to an ancient orchard of cherry trees}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Devils Hole Loop Hike|2.7|800|Off trail walking along grassy benches with expansive views}} | ||
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{{GuideSub|Columbia Hills}} | {{GuideSub|Columbia Hills}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Spearfish Lake Loop Hike|2.2|45|Loop around a scabland lake near the Columbia River}} | {{GuideLineE|Spearfish Lake Loop Hike|2.2|45|Loop around a scabland lake near the Columbia River}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|She Who Watches Hike|0.6|45|Guided hike to a series of pictographs and She Who Watches}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Horsethief Butte Hike|2.1|250|Easy hike and scramble through rocky outcrops to great views of the Columbia River}} | {{GuideLineE|Horsethief Butte Hike|2.1|250|Easy hike and scramble through rocky outcrops to great views of the Columbia River}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Dalles Mountain Ranch Loop Hike|6.9|1060|Loop up a creek and around the pastures and flower meadows of a former working ranch}} | {{GuideLineM|Dalles Mountain Ranch Loop Hike|6.9|1060|Loop up a creek and around the pastures and flower meadows of a former working ranch}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Stacker Butte-Oak Spring Hike|7.8|1535|Hike up a road across blooming slopes to a windy summit, then take a spur to a hidden spring}} | {{GuideLineM|Stacker Butte-Oak Spring Hike|7.8|1535|Hike up a road across blooming slopes to a windy summit, then take a spur to a hidden spring}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Maryhill Loops Hike|5.9|820|Take a walk on a historic looping, gated highway for views and wildflowers}} | ||
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See more Columbia River Gorge hikes and destinations in our [[:Category:Columbia River Gorge|Columbia River Gorge hike index]] | See more Columbia River Gorge hikes and destinations in our [[:Category:Columbia River Gorge|Columbia River Gorge hike index]] |
Revision as of 00:47, 22 May 2017
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Trans-Gorge Hikes
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes | |
Mark O. Hatfield Trail | Difficult | 60.0 | 13,500 | Five-night backpack through the Hatfield Wilderness | |
Columbia Gorge Trail | Moderate | 0.0 | 0 | River level transect of the western Columbia Gorge (placeholder) |
Cape Horn Area
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes | |
Cape Horn Loop Hike | Moderate | 7.1 | 1350 | Trail loop in the western Gorge with spectacular clifftop views and a waterfall | |
St. Cloud Loop Hike | Easy | 1.0 | 25 | A universal access trail through an old apple orchard and to the Columbia shore | |
Sams Walker Loop Hike | Easy | 1.1 | 15 | A stroll around an old farm meadow on the banks of the Columbia |
Crown Point Area
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Sandy River to Bridal Veil | |||||
Lewis and Clark Park Hike | Easy | 3.0 | 100 | Noisy hike under Broughton Bluff and to climbing walls | |
Sandy River Delta Loop Hike | Easy | 4.4 | 40 | Flat loop from a popular dog park to the Columbia and Sandy Rivers | |
Young Creek Bottomland Hike | Easy | 4.3 | 40 | Visit Mirror Lake and then hike along boggy Young Creek | |
Rooster Rock Loop Hike | Easy | 3.0 | 100 | Shaded path to a riverside monolith and a forest covered sand dune | |
Latourell Falls Hike | Easy | 2.4 | 520 | Two beautiful waterfalls on a loop trail | |
Shepperd's Dell Hike | Easy | 0.3 | 50 | Paved stroll to a multi-tiered waterfall | |
Bridal Veil Loop Hike | Easy | 0.5 | 0 | Paved, all-access trail to river viewpoints | |
Bridal Veil Falls Hike | Easy | 0.6 | 70 | Downhill trail to waterfall |
Angel's Rest Trailhead | |||||
Angel's Rest Hike | Moderate | 4.8 | 1450 | Outstanding 270 degree rocky summit | |
Angel's Rest-Devil's Rest Loop Hike | Moderate | 10.9 | 2770 | A loop beyond Angel's Rest |
Multnomah Falls Area
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Larch Mountain Trailhead | |||||
Larch Mountain Crater Hike | Moderate | 5.9 | 1310 | Explore meadows in the crater of an extinct volcano | |
Sherrard Point Hike | Easy | 0.6 | 170 | Brief stair climb to a spectacular viewpoint. |
Mist Falls Trailhead | |||||
Mist Falls Hike | Moderate | 0.6 | 300 | Very rough use path to the base of Oregon's second highest waterfall |
Wahkeena Trailhead | |||||
Devil's Rest via Wahkeena Hike | Moderate | 7.5 | 2550 | Hike up pretty creek to a Gorge summit | |
Fairy Falls Hike | Moderate | 2.0 | 800 | Uphill trail to an intimate waterfall | |
Wahkeena Falls Hike | Moderate | 1.4 | 600 | A paved trail past the falls to a viewpoint |
Multnomah Falls Trailhead | |||||
Multnomah Falls Hike | Moderate | 2.6 | 870 | Take paved switchbacks to the top of Oregon's highest waterfall | |
Multnomah-Wahkeena Loop Hike | Moderate | 4.9 | 1600 | A classic loop with 10 waterfalls | |
Cougar Rock via Elevator Shaft Hike | Difficult | 6.7 | 1860 | Lost trail up talus slope to unique outcrop | |
Larch Mountain Hike | Difficult | 14.4 | 4010 | Hike a trail of many falls to a majestic 360 degree viewpoint |
Oneonta Trailhead | |||||
Bell Creek Loop Hike | Difficult | 14.5 | 3330 | Lessor used trail through varied forests, creeks | |
Larch Mountain via Oneonta Trail Hike | Difficult | 17.2 | 4400 | Longer, quieter option to the top of Larch Mountain | |
Triple Falls Hike | Moderate | 3.2 | 610 | Lush forest hike to a beautiful unique falls |
Oneonta Gorge Trailhead | |||||
Oneonta Gorge Hike | Moderate | 1.0 | 0 | Wade up creek to spectacular hidden waterfall |
Horsetail Falls Trailhead | |||||
Horsetail Falls Loop Hike | Easy | 2.6 | 610 | Nice lower elevation loop for beginners | |
Ponytail Falls Hike | Easy | 0.8 | 360 | Short steep hike to a walk-behind waterfall | |
Rock of Ages Loop Hike | Difficult | 10.0 | 3000 | Scramble up an unmaintained trail past unique rock features |
Ainsworth Picnic Area | |||||
Ainsworth Loop Hike | Easy | 0.4 | 150 | Easy nature loop for kids over 8 |
John B Yeon Trailhead | |||||
Elowah Falls Hike | Easy | 1.4 | 280 | Easy hike to an impressive falls | |
Munra Point from Yeon Trailhead Hike | Moderate | 7.4 | 2270 | Fun, difficult scramble to a 360 viewpoint | |
Upper McCord Creek Falls Hike | Easy | 2.0 | 400 | Moderate hike to a viewpoints and waterfall | |
Nesmith Point Hike | Difficult | 10.6 | 3800 | Classic conditioner hike through beautiful box canyon | |
Nesmith-Oneonta Traverse Hike | Difficult | 14.1 | 3800 | Lesser used one-way shuttle over Yeon Mt | |
Wauneka Point Hike | Difficult | 17.4 | 5680 | Long in and out to the viewpoint and ancient workings at Wauneka Point | |
Nesmith-Tanner Traverse Hike | Difficult | 16.7 | 4350 | One-way shuttle hike to Tooth Rock Trailhead |
Beacon Rock Area
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Beacon Rock State Park | |||||
Beacon Rock Hike | Easy | 1.8 | 680 | Mile of cliffside stairways up popular landmark | |
Little Beacon Rock Loop Hike | Easy | 1.9 | 200 | Lazy loop featuring a rock garden | |
Hamilton Mountain Loop Hike | Moderate | 7.5 | 2100 | Two Waterfalls and views of the Gorge | |
Pool of the Winds Hike | Easy | 2.2 | 700 | Easy hike to see two falls on Hamilton Mountain | |
Hardy Ridge Loop Hike | Moderate | 8.1 | 2200 | Quiet loop hike through the forest up to a long ridgetop with great early summer wildflowers |
Table Mountain Area | |||||
Strawberry Island Loop Hike | Easy | 3.2 | 150 | Loop around a former island with great views to Gorge features on both sides of the Columbia | |
Fort Cascades Hike | Easy | 1.5 | 20 | Historic hike with restored displays | |
Gillette Lake Hike | Easy | 5.4 | 630 | Easy trail to a green lake under power lines | |
Aldrich Butte Hike | Moderate | 13.8 | 2405 | Lengthy hike to a historic viewpoint | |
Aldrich Butte-Cedar Falls Loop Hike | Difficult | 16.4 | 3105 | Strenuous hike to forgotten trails near Hamilton Creek | |
Cedar Mountain Loop Hike | Difficult | 17.1 | 3970 | Difficult, long hike up the Cedar Mountain Ridge on a rarely maintained trail | |
Two Chiefs Trail Hike | Difficult | 15.2 | 2575 | Long hike to just below the massive cliffs of Table Mountain | |
Table Mountain from Bonneville Hike | Difficult | 15.5 | 4320 | Long approach and then a loop that includes the top of Table Mountain | |
Table Mountain North Ridge Hike | Difficult | 19.5 | 4350 | Full day hike up Table Mountain and then north to the saddle below South Birkenfeld | |
Fort Rains Hike | Easy | 1.6 | 40 | Flat hike on an historic right-of-way |
Eagle Creek Area
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Wahclella Falls Trailhead | |||||
Munra Point from Wahclella Hike | Difficult | 5 | 2000 | Shorter approach to a great 360 degree viewpoint | |
Wahclella Falls Hike | Easy | 2.0 | 200 | Easy, pretty hike to a beautiful waterfall |
Tooth Rock Trailhead | |||||
Dublin Lake Hike | Difficult | 13.8 | 3780 | Hike over a ridge to small, secluded lake | |
Tanner Creek Hike | Moderate | 12.2 | 1400 | Hike to a forgotten part of Tanner Creek above Wahclella Falls | |
Tanner Cutoff Loop Hike | Difficult | 14.4 | 3700 | Shorter hike for those that aren't ready for Tanner Butte | |
Tanner Butte Hike | Difficult | 19.0 | 4800 | Super long, strenuous day hike. Better as a backpack. | |
Tanner-Eagle Traverse Hike | Difficult | 23.6 | 4300 | Mega miles and mega scenery for the hard workers in the group | |
Tooth Rock Loop Hike | Easy | 1.8 | 220 | A great historical hike looking at two bygone eras of transportation | |
Wauna Point Hike | Moderate | 9.0 | 2800 | Moderate hike to great viewpoint of Bonneville Dam area | |
Wauna Viewpoint from Tooth Rock Hike | Moderate | 4.0 | 1050 | View to a lower viewpoint of Bonneville Dam |
Eagle Creek Trailhead | |||||
Eagle Creek Overlook Hike | Easy | 0.6 | 175 | Walk around historic CCC structures with views of the Bonneville Dam | |
Wauna Viewpoint from Eagle Creek Hike | Moderate | 3.6 | 1050 | View to a lower viewpoint of Bonneville Dam | |
Buck Point Hike | Moderate | 1.8 | 570 | Quick hike to a viewpoint over Bridge of the Gods | |
Ruckel Ridge Loop Hike | Difficult | 9.0 | 3700 | The quintessential rough trail. NOT for beginners | |
Eagle Creek to Punch Bowl Falls Hike | Moderate | 3.8 | 500 | Cliffside hike to the most photographed waterfall in the area | |
High Bridge Hike | Moderate | 6.4 | 480 | Waterfalls, cliffs and bridges | |
Eagle-Benson Loop Hike | Difficult | 15.8 | 4260 | Almost forgotten loop hike | |
Tunnel Falls Hike | Moderate | 12.0 | 1640 | Waterfall-rich trail to splendid walk-behind waterfall | |
Wahtum Lake via Eagle Creek Hike | Difficult | 26.5 | 5310 | Backpack option for Eagle Creek lovers | |
Wahtum Lake via Ruckel Creek Hike | Difficult | 13.4 | 3700 | Tough backpack option to Wahtum Lake |
Cascade Locks Trailhead | |||||
Cascade Locks West Loop Hike | Easy | 3.1 | 100 | Easy loop hike makes for a lazy afternoon |
Pacific Crest Trail Trailhead | |||||
Dry Creek Falls Hike | Easy | 4.4 | 710 | Moderate hike to pretty, historic falls | |
Rudolph Spur Loop Hike | Difficult | 10.4 | 3810 | Steep climb up an abandoned trail |
Waucoma Ridge Area
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Upper Mount Defiance and Rainy Lake Trailheads | |||||
Mount Defiance from Wahtum Lake Road Hike | Easy | 3.2 | 1145 | The short route to the Mt. Defiance summit | |
Bear Lake Hike | Easy | 2.6 | 480 | Up and down walk to a secluded lake | |
Waucoma Lakes Loop Hike | Difficult | 16.5 | 3170 | Visit four lakes on the north side of Waucoma Ridge and get some views, too! | |
Green Point Mountain Loop Hike | Moderate | 8.0 | 1275 | Easily graded hike to a ridge high point and two lakes |
Wahtum Lake Trailhead | |||||
Mud Lake Hike | Moderate | 7.4 | 1400 | Moderate hike to a secluded lake below Waucoma Ridge | |
Tomlike Mountain Hike | Moderate | 6.8 | 1565 | Take a user trail along the wide open Woolly Horn Ridge | |
Chinidere Mountain Hike | Moderate | 5.6 | 1140 | Wahtum Lake and views from Chinidere summit | |
Indian Mountain Loop Hike | Moderate | 11.5 | 2640 | Old growth forest, a mountain lake, springs, wildflowers and spectacular views |
Starvation Creek Area
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Herman Creek Trailhead | |||||
Benson Plateau Loop Hike | Difficult | 16.2 | 4080 | Hike on the Pacific Crest Trail up to Benson Plateau | |
Casey Creek Loop Hike | Difficult | 11.3 | 3995 | Strenuous loop to high meadows and viewpoints on Nick Eaton Ridge | |
Herman Creek Pinnacles Hike | Easy | 5.0 | 1000 | Easy hike past a waterfall to an interesting basalt formation | |
Herman Creek-Wyeth Hike | Moderate | 10.8 | 2175 | Low level in and out hike using the easternmost section of the Gorge Trail | |
Indian Point Loop Hike | Moderate | 7.6 | 2800 | Loop hike to a prominent basalt pinnacle overlooking the Columbia | |
Nick Eaton Ridge Loop Hike | Difficult | 14.0 | 3840 | Longer hike with ridge meadows and nice views at the high point | |
Rainy Lake via Gorton Creek Trail Hike | Difficult | 23.0 | 5230 | Long ridge hike to a lake on Waucoma Ridge | |
Wahtum Lake via Herman Creek Hike | Difficult | 22.2 | 5070 | In and out day hike or backpack via the beautiful Herman Creek Trail | |
Wahtum Lake via Pacific Crest Trail Hike | Difficult | 33.8 | 6010 | Long in and out hike across the Benson Plateau to Wahtum Lake |
Wyeth Trailhead | |||||
North Lake Hike | Difficult | 12.8 | 4220 | A hike of many switchbacks to lush old growth and a high lake |
Starvation Creek Trailhead | |||||
Defiance-Starvation Loop Hike | Difficult | 11.4 | 4850 | Popular loop for very tough summit | |
Lancaster Falls Hike | Easy | 1.8 | 160 | Easy hike to three waterfalls | |
Lower Starvation Loop Hike | Moderate | 3.0 | 1280 | Short but sometimes steep loop with views and four waterfalls | |
Mount Defiance from Columbia River Hike | Difficult | 10.2 | 4840 | Strenuous hike to the highest point in the Gorge | |
Starvation Ridge Hike | Difficult | 6.4 | 3910 | Tough, steep hike on a rocky ridge with views |
Mitchell Point Trailhead | |||||
Mitchell Point Hike | Moderate | 2.6 | 1270 | Rustic path to a sweeping viewpoint with wildflower show in spring | |
Wygant Peak Hike | Moderate | 6.0 | 1200 | Forest trail past a series of fine viewpoints | |
Chetwoot Loop Hike | Moderate | 5.5 | 1000 | Abandoned, overgrown trail past viewpoints and a creek |
Dog Mountain Area
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Dog Mountain Area | |||||
Wind Mountain Hike | Moderate | 3.0 | 1000 | Easy climb to historic vision quest site | |
Dog Mountain Hike | Difficult | 6.9 | 2800 | Popular and tough hike to 360 summit. Abundant May/June wildflowers | |
Dog Mountain Loop Hike | Difficult | 7.4 | 2800 | Longer hike to the top of Dog Mountain. Abundant May/June wildflowers | |
Augspurger Mountain Hike | Difficult | 12.6 | 4770 | Adventurous hike on little used trail to great Gorge viewpoint | |
Cook Hill Loop Hike | Moderate | 8.8 | 2930 | Hike unofficial trails and old logging roads to the summit of Cook Hill |
Rowena Area
(Hood River to The Dalles)
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Hood River/Mosier Area | |||||
Indian Creek Hike | Easy | 3.2 | 250 | Walk above a creek canyon in the City of Hood River | |
Mosier Twin Tunnels Hike | Moderate | 8.5 | 1000 | Hike on a paved section of the old Gorge Highway with views through historic tunnels | |
Mosier Plateau Hike | Easy | 3.5 | 760 | Short hike to viewpoints and wildflowers, with a pioneer cemetery and waterfall thrown in! |
Memaloose Hills/Rowena | |||||
Memaloose Hills Hike | Moderate | 5.2 | 905 | Spring hike through oak woodland and dazzling wildflower meadows | |
Rowena Plateau Hike | Easy | 2.0 | 200 | Stroll though McCall Nature Preserve | |
McCall Point Hike | Moderate | 3.6 | 1070 | Moderate climb through wildflower meadows to pretty lookout |
The Dalles Area | |||||
The Dalles Riverfront Hike | Easy | 6.6 | 100 | Paved riverside hike on basalt scablands | |
Chenoweth Tableland Hike | Easy | 4.5 | 870 | Hike along a Dalles Formation rim above the city of The Dalles | |
Sevenmile Hill Loop Hike | Moderate | 4.8 | 1260 | Cross-country ramble up open slopes: brilliant display of wildflowers in spring |
Catherine Creek Area
(Coyote Wall to the Columbia Hills)
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Coyote Wall Area | |||||
Coyote Wall Hike | Moderate | 7.8 | 1775 | Hike up the rim of a spectacular syncline to enjoy views and wildflowers in spring | |
Labyrinth Loop Hike | Moderate | 5.8 | 1200 | Scenic loop with a pair of waterfalls and lots of flowers | |
Labyrinth Hike | Easy | 2.0 | 570 | Easy hike with two waterfalls and interesting rock formations |
Catherine Creek | |||||
Catherine Creek Universal Access Hike | Easy | 1.2 | 50 | Paved trail overlooking the Columbia River | |
Catherine Creek Arch Loop Hike | Easy | 2.0 | 200 | Natural rock arch and wildflowers galore | |
Catherine Creek West Loop Hike | Easy | 3.4 | 1040 | Hike up the west side of the Catherine Creek Canyon and then down grassy Sunflower Hill | |
Sunflower Hill-Indian Pits Loop Hike | Moderate | 4.9 | 1320 | Loop up a grassy hillside and then through oak copses to Rowland Wall | |
Catherine Creek to Coyote Wall Hike | Moderate | 8.2 | 1750 | Trail to Coyote Wall | |
Tracy Hill Loop Hike | Moderate | 6.1 | 1715 | Hike open slopes and ponderosa/oak parklands east of Catherine Creek |
Lyle Area | |||||
Balfour-Klickitat Loop Hike | Easy | 0.7 | 115 | Short loop on a paved trail to a view over the Klickitat Gorge | |
Klickitat Trail: Lyle to Klickitat Hike | Moderate | 13.0 | 340 | One-way hike on a converted rail bed along the scenic Klickitat River | |
Klickitat Trail: Klickitat Mineral Springs Hike | Easy | 5.2 | 50 | Flat in and out hike along the Klickitat to mineral springs | |
Klickitat Trail: Swale Canyon Hike | Moderate | 15.0 | 1010 | One-way or in and out hikes through a remote valley at the southern end of the High Prairie plateau | |
Lyle Cherry Orchard Hike | Moderate | 4.2 | 1160 | Hike steeply uphill to an ancient orchard of cherry trees | |
Devils Hole Loop Hike | Moderate | 2.7 | 800 | Off trail walking along grassy benches with expansive views |
Columbia Hills | |||||
Spearfish Lake Loop Hike | Easy | 2.2 | 45 | Loop around a scabland lake near the Columbia River | |
She Who Watches Hike | Easy | 0.6 | 45 | Guided hike to a series of pictographs and She Who Watches | |
Horsethief Butte Hike | Easy | 2.1 | 250 | Easy hike and scramble through rocky outcrops to great views of the Columbia River | |
Dalles Mountain Ranch Loop Hike | Moderate | 6.9 | 1060 | Loop up a creek and around the pastures and flower meadows of a former working ranch | |
Stacker Butte-Oak Spring Hike | Moderate | 7.8 | 1535 | Hike up a road across blooming slopes to a windy summit, then take a spur to a hidden spring | |
Maryhill Loops Hike | Moderate | 5.9 | 820 | Take a walk on a historic looping, gated highway for views and wildflowers |
See more Columbia River Gorge hikes and destinations in our Columbia River Gorge hike index