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| − | Visible from most any high spot in the [[Columbia River Gorge]], Tanner Butte is a familiar landmark for hikers. However, this former fire lookout remains one the least visited summits in the area. This is mainly due to the difficulty of the | + | Visible from most any high spot in the [[Columbia River Gorge]], Tanner Butte is a familiar landmark for hikers. However, this former fire lookout remains one the least visited summits in the area. This is mainly due to the difficulty of the hike—it is a tough one! Hikers have a minimum 18 mile round trip out-and-back coming from [[Wahclella Falls Trailhead]]. Many will choose to make a backpack loop out of this by continuing the journey down the valley and back out the Eagle Creek gorge (see [[Tanner-Eagle Traverse Hike]] for more information). Tanner Creek Road used to provide closer access, but misuse (illegal dumping, target shooting, etc) has forced the forest service to close it. |
| − | The work is worth it, however! Its central location in the interior of the gorge makes the view from the top incredible | + | The work is worth it, however! Its central location in the interior of the gorge makes the view from the top incredible, with a dramatic 360 degree view encompassing five cascade volcanos—[[Mount Saint Helens]] and [[Mount Rainier|Rainier]] to the north, [[Mount Adams]] to the northeast, [[Mount Hood]] to the southeast and [[Mount Jefferson|Jefferson]] due south—and all the other major peaks in the Gorge region. This includes the bald-topped [[Chinidere Mountain]] to the east, with [[Tomlike Mountain]] and [[Mount Defiance]] just beyond. Extending northward from Chinidere is the [[Benson Plateau]] with large, expansive Eagle Creek valley below. [[Sherrard Point|Larch Mountain]] dominates the horizon to the west. On a clear day, you can just make our [[Silver Star Mountain|Silver Star]] to the northwest. |
In late spring, the meadow near the base of the summit is filled with blooming bear grass. In late summer, look for ripening huckleberries. | In late spring, the meadow near the base of the summit is filled with blooming bear grass. In late summer, look for ripening huckleberries. | ||
Revision as of 07:00, 13 December 2017
- Hikes to this location:
- Tanner Butte Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.56661, -121.90719
- Elevation: 4500 feet
Description
Visible from most any high spot in the Columbia River Gorge, Tanner Butte is a familiar landmark for hikers. However, this former fire lookout remains one the least visited summits in the area. This is mainly due to the difficulty of the hike—it is a tough one! Hikers have a minimum 18 mile round trip out-and-back coming from Wahclella Falls Trailhead. Many will choose to make a backpack loop out of this by continuing the journey down the valley and back out the Eagle Creek gorge (see Tanner-Eagle Traverse Hike for more information). Tanner Creek Road used to provide closer access, but misuse (illegal dumping, target shooting, etc) has forced the forest service to close it.
The work is worth it, however! Its central location in the interior of the gorge makes the view from the top incredible, with a dramatic 360 degree view encompassing five cascade volcanos—Mount Saint Helens and Rainier to the north, Mount Adams to the northeast, Mount Hood to the southeast and Jefferson due south—and all the other major peaks in the Gorge region. This includes the bald-topped Chinidere Mountain to the east, with Tomlike Mountain and Mount Defiance just beyond. Extending northward from Chinidere is the Benson Plateau with large, expansive Eagle Creek valley below. Larch Mountain dominates the horizon to the west. On a clear day, you can just make our Silver Star to the northwest.
In late spring, the meadow near the base of the summit is filled with blooming bear grass. In late summer, look for ripening huckleberries.
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- Jeffstatt