For a small taste of the Starvation Ridge/Mt. Defiance loop hike, do the 2 1/2-mile lower loop hike. The short […]
Archive for ‘Columbia River Gorge Hikes’
Crawford Oaks Trail
The Dalles Mountain Ranch area is a favorite destination of mine in the early spring. I usually hike to the […]
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Petroglyphs at Horsethief Butte
When the reservoirs were formed on the Columbia River behind the large dams, existing petroglyphs on the lower rocks were submerged […]
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A Springtime Ascent to Phlox Point
Phlox Point is one of the best destinations for a hike close to the Portland area. It’s near the western end […]
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Mitchell Point Ascent
A steep climb to one of the best viewpoints in the Columbia River Gorge. The Mitchell Point Trail begins at […]
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Memaloose Hills Wildflower Hike
It doesn’t happen often, but thanks to the Friends of the Columbia River Gorge I have a new hiking area. […]
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A Visit to Rowena
Rowena Plateau is a delight to visit and to explore in the Columbia River Gorge. The area is a basalt mesa overlooking […]
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Triple-tiered, 200-foot Spectacular Waterfall
North of Carson, Washington and about 45 crow-flying miles northeast of Portland is an easy hike to an amazing 200-foot, three-tiered […]
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Greenleaf and Aldrich
The first Saturday of spring was a beautiful and sunny day in the Columbia River Gorge. While parking at the […]
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Stacker Butte on a Beaut of a Day
Sunshine, temperatures in the 50’s and green grass as far as the eye can see. In a few more weeks […]