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===Trans-Gorge Hikes=== | ===Trans-Gorge Hikes=== | ||
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{{GuideLineD|Mark O. Hatfield Trail|60.0|13,500|Five-night backpack through the Hatfield Wilderness}} | {{GuideLineD|Mark O. Hatfield Trail|60.0|13,500|Five-night backpack through the Hatfield Wilderness}} | ||
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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}} | ||
− | {{GuideLineE|St Cloud Loop Hike|1.0|25|A universal access trail through an old apple orchard | + | {{GuideLineE|St. Cloud Loop Hike|1.0|25|A universal access trail through an old apple orchard and to the Columbia shore}} |
{{GuideLineE|Sams Walker Loop Hike|1.1|15|A stroll around an old farm meadow on the banks of the Columbia}} | {{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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===Crown Point Area=== | ===Crown Point Area=== | ||
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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}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Rooster Rock Wagon Road Hike|4.8|910|Descend a forest road track in the bowl between Chanticleer and Crown Points}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Young Creek Bottomland Hike|4.3|40|Visit Mirror Lake and then hike along boggy Young Creek}} | {{GuideLineE|Young Creek Bottomland Hike|4.3|40|Visit Mirror Lake and then hike along boggy Young Creek}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Rooster Rock Loop Hike|3.0|100|Shaded path to a riverside monolith and a forest covered sand dune}} | {{GuideLineE|Rooster Rock Loop Hike|3.0|100|Shaded path to a riverside monolith and a forest covered sand dune}} | ||
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{{GuideSub|Multnomah Falls Trailhead}} | {{GuideSub|Multnomah Falls Trailhead}} | ||
− | + | {{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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{{GuideSub|Beacon Rock State Park}} | {{GuideSub|Beacon Rock State Park}} | ||
− | {{GuideLineEF|Beacon Rock Hike|1.8|680|Mile of cliffside stairways up | + | {{GuideLineEF|Beacon Rock Hike|1.8|680|Mile of cliffside stairways up a well-known landmark}} |
− | {{GuideLineE|Little Beacon Rock Loop Hike|1. | + | {{GuideLineE|River to Rock Loop Hike|3.1|270|Hike around a former ranch and then a new trail connecting Beacon Rock with the river}} |
− | {{GuideLineMF|Hamilton Mountain Loop Hike|7.5|2100| | + | {{GuideLineE|Little Beacon Rock Loop Hike|1.6|375|Short loop to Beacon Rock's much smaller but much older neighbor}} |
− | {{GuideLineE|Pool of the Winds Hike|2.2|700|Easy hike to see two | + | {{GuideLineMF|Hamilton Mountain Loop Hike|7.5|2100|Hike to two Waterfalls and expansive views of the Columbia River Gorge}} |
+ | {{GuideLineE|Pool of the Winds Hike|2.2|700|Easy hike to see two waterfalls on Hardy Creek}} | ||
{{GuideLineMF|Hardy Ridge Loop Hike|8.1|2200|Quiet loop hike through the forest up to a long ridgetop with great early summer wildflowers}} | {{GuideLineMF|Hardy Ridge Loop Hike|8.1|2200|Quiet loop hike through the forest up to a long ridgetop with great early summer wildflowers}} | ||
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{{GuideSub|Table Mountain Area}} | {{GuideSub|Table Mountain Area}} | ||
+ | {{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}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Fort Cascades Hike|1.5|20|Historic hike with restored displays}} | {{GuideLineE|Fort Cascades Hike|1.5|20|Historic hike with restored displays}} | ||
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{{GuideLineE|Gillette Lake Hike|5.4|630|Easy trail to a green lake under power lines}} | {{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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{{GuideLineEF|Dry Creek Falls Hike|4.4|710|Moderate hike to pretty, historic falls}} | {{GuideLineEF|Dry Creek Falls Hike|4.4|710|Moderate hike to pretty, historic falls}} | ||
{{GuideLineD|Rudolph Spur Loop Hike|10.4|3810|Steep climb up an abandoned trail}} | {{GuideLineD|Rudolph Spur Loop Hike|10.4|3810|Steep climb up an abandoned trail}} | ||
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+ | {{GuideSub|EasyCLIMB Trailhead}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|EasyCLIMB Loop Hike|2.8|170|Gentle hiking/biking loop between Government and Herman Creek Coves}} | ||
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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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{{GuideSub|Hood River/Mosier Area}} | {{GuideSub|Hood River/Mosier Area}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Indian Creek Hike|3.2|250|Walk above a creek canyon in the City of Hood River}} | {{GuideLineE|Indian Creek Hike|3.2|250|Walk above a creek canyon in the City of Hood River}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Punchbowl Falls Park Hike|1.4|190|A steep-sided gorge, two waterfalls, and the forks of the Hood River in a new county park}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Mosier Twin Tunnels Hike|8.5|1000|Hike on a paved section of the old Gorge Highway with views through historic tunnels}} | {{GuideLineM|Mosier Twin Tunnels Hike|8.5|1000|Hike on a paved section of the old Gorge Highway with views through historic tunnels}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Mosier Plateau Hike|3.5|760|Short hike to viewpoints and wildflowers, with a pioneer cemetery and waterfall thrown in!}} | {{GuideLineE|Mosier Plateau Hike|3.5|760|Short hike to viewpoints and wildflowers, with a pioneer cemetery and waterfall thrown in!}} | ||
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{{GuideSub|Coyote Wall Area}} | {{GuideSub|Coyote Wall Area}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Coyote Wall Hike|7.8|1775|Hike up the rim of a spectacular syncline to enjoy views and wildflowers in spring}} | {{GuideLineM|Coyote Wall Hike|7.8|1775|Hike up the rim of a spectacular syncline to enjoy views and wildflowers in spring}} | ||
− | {{ | + | {{GuideLineE|Labyrinth Hike|3.6|915|Hike with two waterfalls, interesting rock formations, and a wide-ranging viewpoint}} |
− | {{ | + | {{GuideLineM|Labyrinth-Coyote Wall Loop Hike|7.3|1790|Scenic loop with extensive views, waterfalls, and a wildflower extravaganza in spring}} |
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{{GuideSub|Catherine Creek}} | {{GuideSub|Catherine Creek}} | ||
− | {{GuideLineE|Catherine Creek Arch Loop Hike|2.0|200| | + | {{GuideLineE|Catherine Creek Universal Access Hike|1.2|90|A waterfall and lots of wildflowers on a paved loop above the Columbia River}} |
− | {{GuideLineE|Catherine Creek West Loop Hike| | + | {{GuideLineE|Catherine Creek Arch Loop Hike|2.0|200|Visit a natural rock arch and admire springtime wildflowers}} |
+ | {{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}} | ||
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{{GuideLineM|Tracy Hill Loop Hike|6.1|1715|Hike open slopes and ponderosa/oak parklands east of Catherine Creek}} | {{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 | + | {{GuideLineM|Devils Hole/Three Benches 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. | + | {{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}} |
Revision as of 17:30, 22 February 2018
NOTICE: Most trails on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge are closed until further notice because of damage from the Eagle Creek Fire. The closure involves ALL trails between Latourell Falls and Hood River (with the exception of Latourell Falls and Bridal Veil). It is anticipated that most of these trails may not reopen until Spring or Summer 2018. Please check the list of Columbia Gorge trail closures before you plan for a hike.
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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 |
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 | |
Rooster Rock Wagon Road Hike | Easy | 4.8 | 910 | Descend a forest road track in the bowl between Chanticleer and Crown Points | |
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 a well-known landmark | |
River to Rock Loop Hike | Easy | 3.1 | 270 | Hike around a former ranch and then a new trail connecting Beacon Rock with the river | |
Little Beacon Rock Loop Hike | Easy | 1.6 | 375 | Short loop to Beacon Rock's much smaller but much older neighbor | |
Hamilton Mountain Loop Hike | Moderate | 7.5 | 2100 | Hike to two Waterfalls and expansive views of the Columbia River Gorge | |
Pool of the Winds Hike | Easy | 2.2 | 700 | Easy hike to see two waterfalls on Hardy Creek | |
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 |
EasyCLIMB Trailhead | |||||
EasyCLIMB Loop Hike | Easy | 2.8 | 170 | Gentle hiking/biking loop between Government and Herman Creek Coves |
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 | |
Punchbowl Falls Park Hike | Easy | 1.4 | 190 | A steep-sided gorge, two waterfalls, and the forks of the Hood River in a new county park | |
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 Hike | Easy | 3.6 | 915 | Hike with two waterfalls, interesting rock formations, and a wide-ranging viewpoint | |
Labyrinth-Coyote Wall Loop Hike | Moderate | 7.3 | 1790 | Scenic loop with extensive views, waterfalls, and a wildflower extravaganza in spring |
Catherine Creek | |||||
Catherine Creek Universal Access Hike | Easy | 1.2 | 90 | A waterfall and lots of wildflowers on a paved loop above the Columbia River | |
Catherine Creek Arch Loop Hike | Easy | 2.0 | 200 | Visit a natural rock arch and admire springtime wildflowers | |
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/Three Benches 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