Columbia River Gorge Hikes
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
NOTICE: Some trails between Multnomah Falls and Cascade Locks on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge are closed until further notice because of damage from the Eagle Creek Fire. In addition, the lower section of the Wyeth Trail is closed because of fire damage. Please check the map showing Columbia Gorge trail closures before you plan for a hike.
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Trans-Gorge Hikes
| Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes | |
| Columbia Gorge Traverse Hike | Moderate | 34.9 | 4725 | Low level traverse of the western Columbia Gorge in Oregon, usually done in day hike segments | |
| Mark O. Hatfield Trail Hike | Difficult | 60.0 | 13,500 | Five-night backpack through the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge |
Crown Point Area
| Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes | |
| Columbia River Bottomlands | |||||
| 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 | |
| Historic Highway Waterfalls | |||||
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Latourell Falls Loop Hike | Easy | 2.4 | 625 | Hike a loop trail up a creek to see two beautiful waterfalls |
| Shepperds Dell Hike | Easy | 0.2 | 45 | Paved stroll below basalt cliffs to a pretty multi-tiered waterfall | |
| Bridal Veil Falls Hike | Easy | 1.4 | 205 | See a two-tiered waterfall, views from basalt bluffs, and the site of an old mill | |
| Angels Rest Trailhead | |||||
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Angels Rest Hike | Moderate | 4.8 | 1475 | Outstanding rocky promontory with expansive views of the Columbia Gorge |
| Angels Rest-Devils Rest Loop Hike | Moderate | 10.8 | 3040 | A forested loop from Angels Rest to Devils Rest via Wahkeena Spring | |
Cape Horn Area
| Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes | |
| Cape Horn | |||||
| Cape Horn Loop Hike | Moderate | 7.4 | 1230 | Seasonal trail loop in the western Gorge with spectacular clifftop views and a waterfall | |
| Cape Horn Overlooks Hike | Moderate | 5.2 | 1185 | All season hiking options to several overlooks on Cape Horn | |
| Archer Mountain/Duncan Creek | |||||
| Archer Mountain Loop Hike | Moderate | 6.3 | 1780 | Take unofficial but signed trails to clifftop viewpoints and the top of Archer Mountain | |
| Lower Archer Falls to Scott Point Hike | Moderate | 4.8 | 1550 | Backdoor route to Archer Mountain via Lower Archer Falls | |
| 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 | |
| Duncan Creek Hike | Moderate | 4.3 | 1100 | Hike up a creek of waterfalls through lush green forest | |
| Nellie Corser Loop Hike | Easy | 0.8 | 275 | Loop through lush forest to a series of cascades on the East Fork Duncan Creek | |
Larch Mountain
| Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes | |
| Larch Mountain Road | |||||
| Pepper Mountain Hike | Easy | 2.6 | 700 | Follow an abandoned lookout road to the top of a Boring volcano | |
| Buck Creek on Larch Mountain Hike | Easy | 1.8 | 310 | Trail on BLM land descends to a quiet creek in lush forest | |
| Larch Mountain Trailhead | |||||
| Sherrard Point Hike | Easy | 0.6 | 170 | Brief stair climb to a spectacular viewpoint. | |
| Larch Mountain Crater Loop Hike | Moderate | 6.3 | 1310 | Explore meadows and old growth in the crater of an extinct volcano | |
| Larch Mountain Crater Rim Loop Hike | Moderate | 6.2 | 1440 | Take five different trails to the top of Larch Mt. and then around its crater rim | |
| Franklin Ridge from Larch Mountain Loop Hike | Difficult | 11.8 | 2460 | Descend Multnomah Creek and then head up Franklin Ridge for a longer loop | |
Waterfall Corridor
| Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes | |
| Mist Falls Trailhead | |||||
| Mist Falls Hike | Moderate | 0.5 | 335 | Very rough boot path on loose scree to the base of Oregon's second highest waterfall | |
| Wahkeena Trailhead | |||||
| Devils Rest via Wahkeena Hike | Moderate | 8.4 | 2350 | Hike up a pretty creek to a Gorge summit with nearby views | |
| Fairy Falls Loop Hike | Moderate | 3.4 | 1495 | Steep hike up Wahkeena Creek to a pretty waterfall and copious spring | |
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Wahkeena Falls Hike | Moderate | 1.4 | 600 | A paved trail past the falls to a viewpoint |
| Multnomah Falls Trailhead | |||||
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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 short loop that visits numerous waterfalls | |
| Multnomah Falls-Devils Rest Loop Hike | Difficult | 9.5 | 2595 | Loop past waterfalls and high viewpoints in the west Gorge | |
| Franklin Ridge Loop Hike | Difficult | 11.1 | 3205 | Hike up Multnomah Creek and then loop back down above the Oneonta valley | |
| Larch Mountain Hike | Difficult | 14.4 | 4010 | Hike a trail of many falls to a majestic 360 degree viewpoint | |
| Cougar Rock via Elevator Shaft Hike | Difficult | 6.7 | 1860 | Lost trail up talus slope to unique outcrop | |
| Oneonta Trailhead | |||||
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Triple Falls Hike | Moderate | 3.6 | 680 | Hike through the Eagle Creek Burn to a unique and beautiful waterfall |
| Bell Creek Loop Hike | Difficult | 14.5 | 3330 | Lesser 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 | |
| Oneonta Gorge Trailhead | |||||
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Oneonta Gorge Hike | Moderate | 1.0 | 0 | Wade up creek to spectacular hidden waterfall |
| Horsetail Falls Trailhead | |||||
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Ponytail Falls Hike | Easy | 0.8 | 320 | Short switchbacking hike to a walk-behind waterfall |
| Horsetail Falls Loop Hike | Easy | 2.6 | 565 | Three waterfalls, a narrow gorge, and clifftop views | |
| Rock of Ages Loop Hike | Difficult | 10.0 | 3000 | Scramble up an unmaintained trail past unique rock features | |
| Oneonta-Multnomah Loop Hike | Difficult | 12.3 | 3050 | Loop up Oneonta and down Multnomah creeks to view numerous waterfalls | |
| Ainsworth Picnic Area | |||||
| Ainsworth Loop Hike | Easy | 0.5 | 85 | Short forest loop from a day use area | |
| John B Yeon Trailhead | |||||
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Elowah Falls Loop Hike | Easy | 2.1 | 340 | Easy loop hike to an impressive waterfall; return along the Historic Columbia River Highway |
| Upper McCord Creek Falls Hike | Easy | 1.9 | 445 | Switchbacking hike along a cliff face to a viewpoint and waterfall | |
| McCord Creek to Tanner Creek Loop Hike | Moderate | 7.1 | 820 | Low elevation loop using the Gorge 400 and Historic Columbia River Highway trails | |
| Munra Point from Yeon Trailhead Hike | Moderate | 7.4 | 2270 | Fun, difficult scramble to a 360 viewpoint | |
| Nesmith Point Hike | Difficult | 9.8 | 3920 | 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 | |||||
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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 | |
| Pool of the Winds Hike | Easy | 2.2 | 700 | Easy hike to see two waterfalls on Hardy Creek | |
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Hamilton Mountain Loop Hike | Moderate | 7.5 | 2100 | Hike to two waterfalls and expansive views of the Columbia River Gorge |
| Hardy Ridge Loop Hike | Moderate | 8.1 | 2175 | Quiet loop hike through the forest up to a long ridgetop with great early summer wildflowers | |
| Upper Hardy Creek Loop Hike | Moderate | 8.4 | 1875 | Hike old logging roads in the north section of Beacon Rock State Park | |
| Hamilton-Hardy Loop Hike | Difficult | 13.0 | 3505 | Big loop to the summits of Hamilton Mountain and Hardy Ridge | |
| North Bonneville | |||||
| Hamilton Creek Loop Hike | Easy | 2.3 | 75 | Loop in the town of North Bonneville offering Gorge views and Bigfoot families | |
| 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 Loop Hike | Easy | 1.3 | 15 | Historic site with interpretive trail and displays | |
| Table Mountain Area | |||||
| Gillette Lake Hike | Easy | 5.6 | 650 | Easy hike along the PCT to a green lake near 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 | 1.8 | 80 | Flat hike along the PCT on an historic right-of-way | |
| Skamania Lodge Loop Hike | Easy | 3.3 | 310 | Loop around the the wooded perimeter of Skamania Lodge's golf course | |
| Greenleaf Peak Hike | Moderate | 2.4 | 815 | User trail to the summit of a prominent landslide peak | |
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 | |
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Wahclella Falls Hike | Easy | 2.4 | 320 | Easy, pretty hike to a beautiful waterfall |
| Tanner Creek to Eagle Creek Loop Hike | Moderate | 5.0 | 835 | All season hike using the Gorge and Historic Columbia River Highway trails | |
| Tooth Rock Trailhead | |||||
| Tooth Rock Loop Hike | Moderate | 1.8 | 410 | A great historical hike looking at two bygone routes of transportation | |
| Wauna Viewpoint from Tooth Rock Hike | Moderate | 5.4 | 1200 | Use the Gorge Trail to get expansive views of the Washington Gorge | |
| Wauna Point Hike | Moderate | 9.0 | 2800 | Moderate hike to great viewpoint of Bonneville Dam area | |
| Tanner Creek Hike | Moderate | 12.2 | 1400 | Hike to a forgotten part of Tanner Creek above Wahclella Falls | |
| Dublin Lake Hike | Difficult | 13.8 | 3780 | Hike over a ridge to small, secluded lake | |
| 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 | |
| Eagle Creek Trailhead | |||||
| Eagle Creek Overlook Hike | Easy | 0.6 | 175 | Explore historic CCC structures with views of the Bonneville Dam (open October-April) | |
| Shady Glen Loop Hike | Easy | 0.6 | 55 | Walk through a historic picnic area to a grove of old-growth Douglas-fir | |
| Wauna Viewpoint from Eagle Creek Hike | Moderate | 3.4 | 1030 | Short hike to a viewpoint over the Columbia River Gorge | |
| Buck Point Hike | Easy | 1.8 | 600 | Quick hike to a viewpoint to the Washington side of the Gorge | |
| Ruckel Ridge Loop Hike | Difficult | 9.0 | 3700 | The quintessential rough trail. NOT for beginners | |
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Eagle Creek to Punch Bowl Falls Hike | Easy | 4.2 | 525 | Cliffside hike to the most photographed waterfall on Eagle Creek |
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Eagle Creek to High Bridge Hike | Moderate | 6.4 | 480 | Waterfalls, cliffs and bridges |
| Eagle-Benson Loop Hike | Difficult | 15.8 | 4260 | Loop taking the in the Benson Plateau and several waterfalls on Eagle Creek | |
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Eagle Creek to Tunnel Falls Hike | Moderate | 12.0 | 1640 | Waterfall-rich trail to splendid walk-behind waterfall |
| Eagle Creek to Wahtum Lake Hike | Difficult | 26.1 | 3610 | Backpack to Wahtum Lake using the Eagle Creek Trail | |
| Wahtum Lake via Ruckel Creek Hike | Difficult | 13.4 | 3700 | Tough backpack option to Wahtum Lake | |
| Bridge of the Gods Trailheads | |||||
| Cascade Locks West Loop Hike | Easy | 3.1 | 100 | Easy loop hike makes for a lazy afternoon | |
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Dry Creek Falls Hike | Easy | 4.4 | 725 | Moderate hike to a pretty, historic waterfall |
| Dry Creek Loop Hike | Moderate | 5.9 | 850 | Loop from Cascade Locks using the PCT and Dry Creek Road | |
| Herman Creek Pinnacles via the PCT Hike | Moderate | 7.4 | 1610 | Undulating route to see two waterfalls and interesting basalt formations | |
| 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 | |
Starvation Creek Area
| Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes | |
| Herman Creek Trailhead | |||||
| Herman Creek Pinnacles Hike | Easy | 5.0 | 1000 | Easy hike past a waterfall to an interesting basalt formation | |
| Benson Plateau Loop Hike | Difficult | 16.4 | 4030 | Take the Pacific Crest Trail to explore the Benson Plateau | |
| Wahtum Lake via Pacific Crest Trail Hike | Difficult | 33.8 | 6010 | Long in and out hike across the Benson Plateau to Wahtum Lake | |
| 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 | 7.8 | 2730 | Loop hike to a prominent basalt pinnacle overlooking the Columbia River | |
| Nick Eaton Ridge Loop Hike | Difficult | 13.6 | 4820 | Strenuous loop hike, much of it in the Eagle Creek Burn, but reaching undamaged forest at its upper end | |
| Rainy Lake via Gorton Creek Trail Hike | Difficult | 22.0 | 5430 | Long, well-graded hike to a lake on Waucoma Ridge | |
| Nick Eaton Falls Hike | Easy | 4.2 | 970 | Short hike on the Herman Creek Trail to visit its tallest waterfall | |
| Casey Creek Loop Hike | Difficult | 11.3 | 3995 | Strenuous loop to high meadows and viewpoints on Nick Eaton Ridge; difficult to follow in places | |
| Herman Creek Hike | Difficult | 15.4 | 2970 | Long but gentle hike on the Herman Creek Trail crossing numerous streams with small waterfalls | |
| Wahtum Lake via Herman Creek Hike | Difficult | 22.2 | 5070 | In and out day hike or backpack via the beautiful Herman Creek Trail | |
| Wyeth Trailhead | |||||
| Wyeth Trail to North Lake Hike | Difficult | 12.8 | 4220 | A hike of many switchbacks to lush old growth and a high lake | |
| Starvation Creek Trailhead | |||||
| Starvation Creek Waterfalls Hike | Easy | 4.3 | 145 | Mostly flat hike taking in four Gorge waterfalls using the historic highway | |
| Camp Benson Falls Hike | Easy | 4.9 | 430 | Use the Historic Highway Trail and a powerline road to view a hidden waterfall | |
| Starvation Ridge Viewpoint Hike | Moderate | 4.8 | 1550 | Short but steep hike with views, four waterfalls, and lots of poison oak! | |
| Mount Defiance from Columbia River Hike | Difficult | 11.6 | 4840 | Strenuous hike through the Eagle Creek Burn to the highest point in the Gorge | |
| Mount Defiance-Starvation Ridge Loop Hike | Difficult | 13.9 | 5200 | Popular but difficult loop with waterfalls, views, a lake, and the highest Gorge summit | |
| Starvation Ridge Hike | Difficult | 9.9 | 4085 | Tough, steep hike on a rocky ridge with views lower down and a mountain lake higher up | |
| Viento State Park Hike | Moderate | 5.8 | 490 | Hike the Historic Columbia River Highway and then explore side trails in Viento State Park | |
| 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 | 9.2 | 2365 | Ascending forest trail past a series of fine viewpoints over the Columbia Gorge | |
| Chetwoot Loop Hike | Moderate | 5.5 | 1000 | Abandoned, overgrown trail: experienced bushwhackers only | |
Waucoma Ridge Area
| Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes | |
| Mount Defiance and Rainy Lake | |||||
| Warren Lake to Mount Defiance Hike | Moderate | 4.7 | 1340 | Varied route past a lake to the top of Mt. Defiance; good views | |
| 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 | |
| Rainy Lake Loop Hike | Easy | 3.2 | 755 | Short loop to a high viewpoint and a wilderness lake | |
| Green Point Mountain Loop Hike | Moderate | 8.0 | 1275 | Easily graded hike to a ridge high point and two lakes | |
| Waucoma Lakes Loop Hike | Difficult | 16.5 | 3170 | Visit four lakes on the north side of Waucoma Ridge and get some views, too! | |
| Wahtum Lake Trailhead | |||||
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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 | |
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Chinidere Mountain Loop Hike | Moderate | 4.4 | 1140 | Wahtum Lake and views from Chinidere summit |
| Wahtum Lake to Benson Plateau Hike | Difficult | 13.2 | 2780 | Ridge hike using the Pacific Crest Trail to reach the Benson Plateau | |
| Indian Mountain Loop Hike | Moderate | 11.5 | 2640 | Old growth forest, a mountain lake, springs, wildflowers and spectacular views | |
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 | Moderate | 6.9 | 2800 | Popular hike to spring flower meadows high above the Columbia River | |
| Dog Mountain Loop Hike | Moderate | 7.4 | 2800 | Longer loop hike to the top of Dog Mountain using the Augspurger Trail | |
| 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 | |||||
| Hood River Waterfront Hike | Easy | 6.4 | 15 | Walk paths along the shore of the Columbia in Hood River | |
| Indian Creek Hike | Easy | 3.2 | 250 | Walk above a creek canyon in the City of Hood River | |
| Hood River Pipeline Hike | Easy | 3.3 | 110 | Walk the catwalk on a powerhouse penstock along the Hood River | |
| Upper Indian Creek Hike | Easy | 3.1 | 185 | From suburbs to a rural landscape on the Indian Creek Trail | |
| Punchbowl Falls Park Hike | Easy | 2.1 | 210 | 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 | Easy | 3.2 | 550 | Spring hike through oak woodland and dazzling wildflower meadows | |
| Rowena Plateau Hike | Easy | 2.2 | 240 | Stroll along a narrow cliff-edged basalt plateau with views of the Columbia | |
| McCall Point Hike | Moderate | 3.4 | 1070 | Moderate climb through wildflower meadows to a pretty lookout | |
| The Dalles Area | |||||
| Sevenmile Hill Loop Hike | Moderate | 4.8 | 1260 | Cross-country ramble up open slopes: brilliant display of wildflowers in spring | |
| The Dalles Riverfront Hike | Easy | 6.6 | 100 | Paved riverside hike on basalt scablands | |
| Chenoweth Tableland Loop Hike | Easy | 3.5 | 620 | Hike along a Dalles Formation rim and explore a Mima mound plateau | |
| Sorosis Park Loop Hike | Easy | 1.5 | 160 | Loop around The Dalles' largest park and through a natural area | |
| Mill Creek Ridge Hike | Moderate | 5.4 | 1095 | Grassy open ridge on Columbia Land Trust property southwest of The Dalles | |
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 | 3.4 | 200 | Visit a natural rock arch and admire springtime wildflowers | |
| Catherine Creek Canyon Loop Hike | Moderate | 5.8 | 1390 | From the arch, head to the upper reaches of Catherine Creek for a loop that is partly off-trail | |
| 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 | |
| Catherine Creek-Rowland Basin Loop Hike | Moderate | 4.9 | 1320 | Loop up a grassy hillside and then through oak copses to Rowland Wall | |
| Catherine Creek-Coyote Wall Loop Hike | Moderate | 11.0 | 2640 | Stunning loop taking in the features of Catherine Creek, Coyote Wall, and the Labyrinth | |
| Tracy Hill Loop Hike | Moderate | 6.1 | 1715 | Hike open slopes and ponderosa/oak parklands east of Catherine Creek | |
| Klickitat River | |||||
| 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 | |
| Klickitat Canyon Hike | Easy | 6.8 | 100 | Hike up an old logging road (formerly a railroad) in the Klickitat Canyon | |
| Soda Springs Loop Hike | Moderate | 11.3 | 2060 | Hike cross-country slopes and jeep tracks in the Klickitat State Wildlife Area | |
| Leidl Ridge Hike | Moderate | 9.1 | 1115 | Open meadows, oak woods, and views of the Klickitat River Canyon and Mt. Adams | |
| Columbia Hills | |||||
| Lyle Cherry Orchard Hike | Moderate | 6.5 | 1340 | A couple of loops give you expansive views of the eastern Gorge and passage through oak woods | |
| Devils Hole/Three Benches Hike | Moderate | 2.7 | 800 | Off trail walking along grassy benches with expansive views | |
| 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 Hike | Moderate | 5.1 | 1145 | Hike up a road across blooming slopes to a windy summit; options for a longer hike also | |
| 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