Columbia River Gorge

The Memaloose Hills (Marsh and Chatfield) lie west of the Rowena Plateau, accessible from the Memaloose Overlook parking area. It is classic oak-savannah in the east side of the Columbia River Gorge near the little town of Mosier.

In late winter there was a promise of many early wildflowers to be seen along the 3 1/2-mile hike to both Hills.

Wild Lilies

I was about three to four weeks early for the big wildflower show, but still had many colorful flowers to keep me entertained.

Only a few miles east of Hood River, this is a fine place to enjoy an outing.