Difference between revisions of "Lemmons Viewpoint"
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[[Image:LemmonsViewpoint.jpg|thumb|250px|Columbia River from Lemmon's Viewpoint|left]] | [[Image:LemmonsViewpoint.jpg|thumb|250px|Columbia River from Lemmon's Viewpoint|left]] | ||
| − | Lemmon's viewpoint is a paved, | + | Lemmon's viewpoint is a paved, guard railed viewing area above Wahkeena Falls. This is one of the must-do hikes for newbies in the Gorge. The climb is steep in places, but it's worth the effort. Watch for bald eagles and passing low flying, vintage planes on sunny weekends. |
Don't think that this is the only thing to see. Theres are several other places worth visiting here, including family friendly [[Fairy Falls Hike|Fairy Falls]] and the abandoned trail to the [[Top of Wahkeena Falls]]. | Don't think that this is the only thing to see. Theres are several other places worth visiting here, including family friendly [[Fairy Falls Hike|Fairy Falls]] and the abandoned trail to the [[Top of Wahkeena Falls]]. | ||
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| − | == Trip Reports == | + | === Trip Reports === |
(Click [http://portlandhikers.com/forums/AddPost.aspx?ForumID=8 here] to add your own) | (Click [http://portlandhikers.com/forums/AddPost.aspx?ForumID=8 here] to add your own) | ||
| − | == Related Conversations / Q&A == | + | === Related Conversations / Q&A === |
(Click [http://portlandhikers.com/forums/AddPost.aspx?ForumID=141 here] to ask a question or start a conversation) | (Click [http://portlandhikers.com/forums/AddPost.aspx?ForumID=141 here] to ask a question or start a conversation) | ||
| − | == Guidebooks that cover this destination == | + | === Guidebooks that cover this destination === |
* ''Day Hike! Columbia Gorge'', by Saebury Blair, Jr. | * ''Day Hike! Columbia Gorge'', by Saebury Blair, Jr. | ||
* ''Afoot and Afield Portland/Vancouver'', by Douglas Lorain | * ''Afoot and Afield Portland/Vancouver'', by Douglas Lorain | ||
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* ''100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon'' - 3rd Edition, by William L Sullivan | * ''100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon'' - 3rd Edition, by William L Sullivan | ||
| − | == More Links == | + | === More Links === |
| − | == Contributors == | + | === Contributors === |
* [[User:Stevefromdodge|Stevefromdodge]] (creator) | * [[User:Stevefromdodge|Stevefromdodge]] (creator) | ||
Revision as of 14:24, 15 January 2007
- Hikes to this location:
- Wahkeena Falls Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Other hikes containing this location:
- Devil's Rest via Wahkeena Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Fairy Falls Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Multnomah-Wahkeena Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.57364, -122.1258
- Elevation: 400'
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Description
Lemmon's viewpoint is a paved, guard railed viewing area above Wahkeena Falls. This is one of the must-do hikes for newbies in the Gorge. The climb is steep in places, but it's worth the effort. Watch for bald eagles and passing low flying, vintage planes on sunny weekends.
Don't think that this is the only thing to see. Theres are several other places worth visiting here, including family friendly Fairy Falls and the abandoned trail to the Top of Wahkeena Falls.
Trip Reports
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Related Conversations / Q&A
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Guidebooks that cover this destination
- Day Hike! Columbia Gorge, by Saebury Blair, Jr.
- Afoot and Afield Portland/Vancouver, by Douglas Lorain
- 35 Hiking Trails, Columbia River Gorge, by Don & Roberta Lowe
- Columbia River Gorge, 42 Scenic Hikes, by Don & Roberta Lowe
- Hiking the Columbia River Gorge - 1st and 2nd Editions, by Russ Schneider
- 100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon - 3rd Edition, by William L Sullivan
More Links
Contributors
- Stevefromdodge (creator)