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| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Gifford Pinchot National Forest]] |
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[[Category:Columbia River Gorge]] | [[Category:Columbia River Gorge]] | ||
[[Category:Pass Required]] | [[Category:Pass Required]] | ||
[[Category:Paved Access]] | [[Category:Paved Access]] | ||
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[[Category:Trailheads]] | [[Category:Trailheads]] | ||
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:DogMtnTh1.jpg|thumb|400px|Dog Mountain Trailhead ''(Steve Hart)'']] |
| + | [[Image:DogMtnTh2.jpg|thumb|250px|Start of the Dog Mountain Trail ''(Steve Hart)'']] | ||
| + | [[Image:DogMtnTh3.jpg|thumb|250px|Start of the Augspurger Trail ''(Steve Hart)'']] | ||
| − | {{maplinkinfo|latitude=45. | + | {{maplinkinfo|latitude=45.69925|longitude=-121.70843}} |
| + | * Elevation: 110 feet | ||
| + | {{Driving time|70 minutes}} | ||
=== Hikes starting here === | === Hikes starting here === | ||
| − | * [[Dog Mountain | + | * {{hike ring|trailhead=Dog Mountain Trailhead|hike=Dog Mountain Hike|log=Dog Mountain Hike/Log|previous=Dog Mountain Trailhead|next=Dog Mountain Lower Trail Junction}} |
| + | * {{hike ring|trailhead=Dog Mountain Trailhead|hike=Dog Mountain Loop Hike|log=Dog Mountain Loop Hike/Log|previous=Dog Mountain Trailhead|next=Grant Lake Viewpoint}} | ||
| + | * {{hike ring|trailhead=Dog Mountain Trailhead|hike=Augspurger Mountain Hike|log=Augspurger Mountain Hike/Log|previous=Dog Mountain Trailhead|next=Grant Lake Viewpoint}} | ||
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| + | === Fees and Regulations === | ||
| + | * Northwest Forest Pass (or America the Beautiful Pass) required to park at the Dog Mountain Trailhead. | ||
| + | * On weekends between April 29th and June 18th, 2023, as well as Memorial Day (May 29th) and Juneteenth (June 19th), a trail permit for each vehicle ($2.00) is required in addition to the Northwest Forest Pass; order in advance at [https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/273800 Dog Mountain Trail System Permits] beginning March 15th. Additional permits will become avaiialble three days in advance of each weekend. Only 90 parking permits are available per day for those using the parking area at Dog Mountain Trailhead. | ||
| + | * Those taking [https://www.ridecatbus.org/dog-mountain-shuttle/ the Dog Mountain Shuttle] have the cost of the permit included in the their ticket; shuttle users do not need to order in advance. | ||
| + | * Restrooms, picnic table, information kiosk | ||
| + | * $3 toll each way at the [[Bridge of the Gods]] | ||
=== Driving Directions === | === Driving Directions === | ||
| − | + | <b><font color=red>This hike is extremely popular and the parking area fills early. To avoid frustration, even on weekdays, try to arrive before 8:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. between March and July. | |
| − | + | Permits for the Dog Mountain Trail System are required on Saturdays and Sundays between April 29th and June 18th, 2023, as well as Memorial Day (May 29th) and Juneteenth (June 19th). There are 90 permits available for online reservation, with some available from March 15th, while others open up three days ahead of each weekend. You can reserve your permit by visiting [https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/273800 Dog Mountain Trail System Permits].</font color></b> | |
| − | === | + | Drive I-84 east to Exit 44 for Cascade Locks and Stevenson. |
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| + | After exiting, go 0.4 miles, and turn right for the [[Bridge of the Gods]] Toll Bridge and Stevenson. | ||
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| + | Drive 0.7 miles to pay the $3 toll, cross the Columbia River, and reach the junction with Highway 14. | ||
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| + | Turn right here for Stevenson and Kennewick, and drive east on Highway 14 for 12.3 miles, passing through Stevenson and Home Valley, to pull into the large parking area for the Dog Mountain trail on your left (There are 70 spots in the newly laid out - 2016 - parking lot). | ||
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| + | === Alternatives to Driving === | ||
| + | On weekends between April 29th and June 18th, 2023, as well as Memorial Day (May 29th) and Juneteenth (June 19th), <b>[https://www.ridecatbus.org/dog-mountain-shuttle/ the Dog Mountain Shuttle]</b> runs every 30 minutes between Hood River, Cascade Locks, and Stevenson, stopping also at the Dog Mountain Trailhead. | ||
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| + | === Contributors === | ||
| + | * [[User:Martell|Martell]] (creator) | ||
Latest revision as of 01:07, 26 February 2023
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.69925, -121.70843
- Elevation: 110 feet
- Driving time from Portland: 70 minutes
Contents |
Hikes starting here
- Dog Mountain Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Dog Mountain Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Augspurger Mountain Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
Fees and Regulations
- Northwest Forest Pass (or America the Beautiful Pass) required to park at the Dog Mountain Trailhead.
- On weekends between April 29th and June 18th, 2023, as well as Memorial Day (May 29th) and Juneteenth (June 19th), a trail permit for each vehicle ($2.00) is required in addition to the Northwest Forest Pass; order in advance at Dog Mountain Trail System Permits beginning March 15th. Additional permits will become avaiialble three days in advance of each weekend. Only 90 parking permits are available per day for those using the parking area at Dog Mountain Trailhead.
- Those taking the Dog Mountain Shuttle have the cost of the permit included in the their ticket; shuttle users do not need to order in advance.
- Restrooms, picnic table, information kiosk
- $3 toll each way at the Bridge of the Gods
Driving Directions
This hike is extremely popular and the parking area fills early. To avoid frustration, even on weekdays, try to arrive before 8:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. between March and July.
Permits for the Dog Mountain Trail System are required on Saturdays and Sundays between April 29th and June 18th, 2023, as well as Memorial Day (May 29th) and Juneteenth (June 19th). There are 90 permits available for online reservation, with some available from March 15th, while others open up three days ahead of each weekend. You can reserve your permit by visiting Dog Mountain Trail System Permits.
Drive I-84 east to Exit 44 for Cascade Locks and Stevenson.
After exiting, go 0.4 miles, and turn right for the Bridge of the Gods Toll Bridge and Stevenson.
Drive 0.7 miles to pay the $3 toll, cross the Columbia River, and reach the junction with Highway 14.
Turn right here for Stevenson and Kennewick, and drive east on Highway 14 for 12.3 miles, passing through Stevenson and Home Valley, to pull into the large parking area for the Dog Mountain trail on your left (There are 70 spots in the newly laid out - 2016 - parking lot).
Alternatives to Driving
On weekends between April 29th and June 18th, 2023, as well as Memorial Day (May 29th) and Juneteenth (June 19th), the Dog Mountain Shuttle runs every 30 minutes between Hood River, Cascade Locks, and Stevenson, stopping also at the Dog Mountain Trailhead.
Contributors
- Martell (creator)