Aa year-round recreational area offering the best of outdoor activities including camping, hiking, biking, golf, whitewater rafting and kayaking, windsurfing and kiteboarding, boating, bird watching, photography, downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing – the list is endless.
Just taking a drive through the Columbia River Gorge is an experience in itself as you will be in awe of this spectacular geological wonder. The Columbia River is the second largest river in North America, starting in northern Idaho and southeastern British Columbia, and traveling over 1,200 miles to the ocean. Through millenniums of geologic events, waterfalls have found their home in the Columbia River Gorge. A visit to the area is not complete without a visit to the breathtaking waterfalls.
Just taking a drive through the Columbia River Gorge is an experience in itself as you will be in awe of this spectacular geological wonder. The Columbia River is the second largest river in North America, starting in northern Idaho and southeastern British Columbia, and traveling over 1,200 miles to the ocean. Through millenniums of geologic events, waterfalls have found their home in the Columbia River Gorge. A visit to the area is not complete without a visit to the breathtaking waterfalls.
Trails
Summary
Difficulty
Distance
Wind Mountain
It's short distance to a great lookout makes this a great family destination, especially when one considers the history
It's short distance to a great lookout makes this a great family destination, especially when one considers the history
Moderate
2.6 mi/
4.2 km
4.2 km
Klickitat Rail Trail
Flat hike through a small canyon to bedrock pools along an old railroad track.
Flat hike through a small canyon to bedrock pools along an old railroad track.
Moderate
7.2 mi/
11.6 km
11.6 km
Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness
Summary
Difficulty
Distance
Hamilton Mountain and Rodney Falls
One of the most popular climbs in the Columbia Gorge with great views of both Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams and the Columbia.
One of the most popular climbs in the Columbia Gorge with great views of both Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams and the Columbia.
Moderate
6.0 mi/
9.7 km
9.7 km
Eagle Creek and Tunnel Falls
An amazing gorge hike with several beautiful waterfalls including one you can walk behind!
An amazing gorge hike with several beautiful waterfalls including one you can walk behind!
Moderate
12.0 mi/
19.3 km
19.3 km
Mt Defiance Summit
Hike to the highest point of the Columbia Gorge with amazing views of Mt Hood, Mt St Helens and Mt Adams
Hike to the highest point of the Columbia Gorge with amazing views of Mt Hood, Mt St Helens and Mt Adams
Difficult
12.5 mi/
20 km
20 km
Guides
Waterfalls and beautiful gorge scenery along an easy trail.
Hiking at Dog Mountain
Syncline to White Salmon (Over Bingen)
An amazing gorge hike with several beautiful waterfalls including one you can walk behind!
One of the most popular climbs in the Columbia Gorge with great views of both Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams and the Columbia.
Hike to the highest point of the Columbia Gorge with amazing views of Mt Hood, Mt St Helens and Mt Adams
Flat hike through a small canyon to bedrock pools along an old railroad track.
It's short distance to a great lookout makes this a great family destination, especially when one considers the history
Community Trips
On Saturday morning after waking up and a great breakfast from Eleanor at the Cabin, Chris, Toshi, Emily and I headed around Mt. Hood down to the ColumbiaRiver Gorge for a hike I had found in one of Jason’s books up Eagle Creek to Tunnel Falls. Chris had done the hike several times before and knew some secrets the book didn’t tell so he was to be our guide. We got to...
The most spectacular wildflower meadows of the Columbia Gorge drape the alp-like slopes of Dog Mountain, north of the Columbia River in Washington. in May and June these hills are alive yellow balsamrot, red paintbrush and blue lupine. Even flowerless seasons provide breathtaking views of the Columbia Gorge. Such beauty has made the steep climb popular, but with three trails to the top, you can choose your route.
At Beacon Rock State Park - Nice short walk to some pretty waterfalls - then a nice picnic spot overlooking the Gorge - for a longer walk, take the ridge trail north and descend by an old fireroad through a campground by the creek
26-May-2012. This is, without question, one of the most beautiful hikes in the Columbia River Gorge. The trail follows Eagle Creek up a long valley, climbing all the way, as far as you want to go. I rated it 4-stars for difficulty mainly for distance, as the 1600 foot gain is very gradual. The first section of the trail, to Punchbowl Falls, can be pretty crowded with "tourist" hikers, but after that it...
a friend recommended this trip - was a great hint.
Ramona and I decided to do the Eagle Creek hike again this morning. The weather looked terrible, so we bundled up and headed out. Good thing we layered - it was like 55 degrees. With it getting so dark so early we set a goal of getting to High Bridge by 1:30 so we'd be back to the car by sunset. Not that the sun ever came out today. It was very...
This hike is listed on various websites as one of the hardest in all of Oregon, and I would agree, especially if you go up the Starvation Ridge trail. Our group decided to go up the Mt Defiance trail and back down Starvation Ridge, and we were so glad we did. Starvation Ridge trail is the steepest hiking trail I've ever been on, and it's relentless for miles and miles. I passed...
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