Difference between revisions of "Starvation Creek Waterfalls Hike"
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[[Category:Columbia River Gorge]] | [[Category:Columbia River Gorge]] | ||
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+ | [[Category:Waterfall Hikes]] | ||
[[Category:Easy Hikes]] | [[Category:Easy Hikes]] | ||
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[[Image:LancasterFalls3.JPG|thumb|300px|Lancaster Falls ''(Steve Hart)'']] | [[Image:LancasterFalls3.JPG|thumb|300px|Lancaster Falls ''(Steve Hart)'']] | ||
[[Image:HoleintheWallFalls1.JPG|thumb|188px|Hole in the Wall Falls ''(Steve Hart)'']] | [[Image:HoleintheWallFalls1.JPG|thumb|188px|Hole in the Wall Falls ''(Steve Hart)'']] | ||
+ | [[Image:Arabis.jpg|thumb|188px|Cascade rock cress (''Arabis furcata'') along the trail ''(cfm)'']] | ||
{{Start point|Starvation Creek Trailhead}} | {{Start point|Starvation Creek Trailhead}} | ||
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* Trail Log: [[Lancaster Falls Hike/Log | Trail Log]] | * Trail Log: [[Lancaster Falls Hike/Log | Trail Log]] | ||
* Hike Type:Out and Back | * Hike Type:Out and Back | ||
− | {{Distance|}} | + | {{Distance|1.8 miles}} |
− | {{Elevation gain|}} | + | {{Elevation gain|160 feet}} |
{{Difficulty|Easy}} | {{Difficulty|Easy}} | ||
* Seasons: Year round | * Seasons: Year round | ||
* Family Friendly: Yes | * Family Friendly: Yes | ||
* Backpackable: No | * Backpackable: No | ||
− | * Crowded: | + | * Crowded: No |
=== Hike Description === | === Hike Description === | ||
− | + | <b><font color=red>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 Rooster Rock State Park and Hood River. It is anticipated that most of these trails may not reopen until Spring or Summer 2018. Please check the list of [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/crgnsa/recreation Columbia Gorge trail closures] before you plan for a hike.</font color></b> | |
− | The trail starts right on the | + | There are four waterfalls near the [[Starvation Creek Trailhead|Starvation Creek Rest Area]]. [[Starvation Creek Falls]] is easily reached by a short trail right at the rest area. The other three waterfalls are all accessible from the lower reaches of the Mount Defiance Trail. |
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+ | The trail starts right on the restored section on the original Historic Columbia River Highway. There's a junction with the [[Mount Defiance-Starvation Cutoff Trail Junction|Starvation Cutoff Trail]], which provides a bit of a shortcut to Starvation Ridge. The first waterfall [[Cabin Creek Falls]] is just past this trail junction. There's a huge fallen basalt boulder here, that creates an almost hidden amphitheater. The waterfall sprays directly into this hidden area. | ||
Continuing on, the Mount Defiance Trail leaves the old highway and comes to [[Hole in the Wall Falls]]. This waterfall is an unusual manmade affair. Highway crews drilled a tunnel through the rock and diverted Warren Creek here in the 1930s. The water emerges from the tunnel and immediately falls, creating the waterfall. Hikers looking for a little more historical interest can follow the old creek bed a bit to the original location of Warren Creek falls, now dry. | Continuing on, the Mount Defiance Trail leaves the old highway and comes to [[Hole in the Wall Falls]]. This waterfall is an unusual manmade affair. Highway crews drilled a tunnel through the rock and diverted Warren Creek here in the 1930s. The water emerges from the tunnel and immediately falls, creating the waterfall. Hikers looking for a little more historical interest can follow the old creek bed a bit to the original location of Warren Creek falls, now dry. | ||
− | From here, the trail begins a modest climb, gaining about 200 feet in elevation. There's another trail junction, this time with the [[Mount Defiance-Starvation Ridge Trail Junction|Starvation Ridge Trail]]. Soon the trail reaches the lower tier of [[Lancaster Falls]]. The waterfall seems small at first glance, but from the right angle, the large upper tier is visible through the trees. | + | From here, the trail begins a modest climb, gaining about 200 feet in elevation. There's another trail junction, this time with the [[Mount Defiance-Starvation Ridge Trail Junction|Starvation Ridge Trail]]. Stay to the right. Soon the trail reaches the lower tier of [[Lancaster Falls]]. The waterfall seems small at first glance, but from the right angle, the large upper tier is visible through the trees. |
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− | {{TripReports| | + | {{TripReports|Lancaster Falls}} |
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− | {{RelatedDiscussions| | + | {{RelatedDiscussions|Lancaster Falls}} |
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=== Guidebooks that cover this hike === | === Guidebooks that cover this hike === |
Revision as of 16:03, 26 September 2017
- Start point: Starvation Creek Trailhead
- End point:Lancaster Falls
- Trail Log: Trail Log
- Hike Type:Out and Back
- Distance: 1.8 miles
- Elevation gain: 160 feet
- Difficulty: Easy
- Seasons: Year round
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Backpackable: No
- Crowded: No
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Hike Description
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 Rooster Rock State Park and Hood River. 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.
There are four waterfalls near the Starvation Creek Rest Area. Starvation Creek Falls is easily reached by a short trail right at the rest area. The other three waterfalls are all accessible from the lower reaches of the Mount Defiance Trail.
The trail starts right on the restored section on the original Historic Columbia River Highway. There's a junction with the Starvation Cutoff Trail, which provides a bit of a shortcut to Starvation Ridge. The first waterfall Cabin Creek Falls is just past this trail junction. There's a huge fallen basalt boulder here, that creates an almost hidden amphitheater. The waterfall sprays directly into this hidden area.
Continuing on, the Mount Defiance Trail leaves the old highway and comes to Hole in the Wall Falls. This waterfall is an unusual manmade affair. Highway crews drilled a tunnel through the rock and diverted Warren Creek here in the 1930s. The water emerges from the tunnel and immediately falls, creating the waterfall. Hikers looking for a little more historical interest can follow the old creek bed a bit to the original location of Warren Creek falls, now dry.
From here, the trail begins a modest climb, gaining about 200 feet in elevation. There's another trail junction, this time with the Starvation Ridge Trail. Stay to the right. Soon the trail reaches the lower tier of Lancaster Falls. The waterfall seems small at first glance, but from the right angle, the large upper tier is visible through the trees.
Maps
- Maps: Hike Finder
Regulations or restrictions, etc
- None
Trip Reports
- Search Trip Reports for Lancaster Falls
Related Discussions / Q&A
- Search Trail Q&A for Lancaster Falls
Guidebooks that cover this hike
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Contributors
- Stevefromdodge (creator)