Popular Trips in Columbia River Gorge
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...
