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Area | Columbia Gorge (east - WA) (Gifford Pinchot National Forest) |
Best time to visit | Mid-March through late April |
Blooming Now | YES |
Elevation | 120-1740 feet |
Trail Info | 6 miles out-and-back, 1500+ feet elevation gain |
PLANT LIST AVAILABLE | |
WILDFLOWER SEARCH | |
Hike information - Oregon Hikers Field Guide | |
Hike information - Washington Trails Association | |
Dogs | Allowed, but must be kept on leash AT ALL TIMES. |
There are a variety of trail options, including the Coyote Wall Loop and the Labyrinth. In addition to the Portland Hikers Field Guide links, you might also consider perusing the US Forest Service's trail map. However, despite the proliferation of trails, it is difficult to really get hopelessly lost. If in doubt, return downhill!
WARNING: As always in this part of the Eastern Gorge, there is plenty of poison oak. Stay on the trail(s) and you will be fine.
On weekends the parking area will often be full. If so, parallel park on either side of Courtney Road. Alternatively, you can park on the east end of Old Highway 8 (near Rowland Lake), then walk west instead of east.
There is a pit toilet, but no other facilities. The closest "real" rest area is at Chamberlain Lake, five miles further east along Highway 14.
Date | Submitted by |
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04/07/2022 | Eric |
Reports from previous years | |
03/31/2021 | Greg Lief |
03/07/2021 | Greg Lief |
02/27/2021 | Greg Lief |
01/23/2021 | Vanessa Morgan |
03/04/2020 | Greg Lief |
04/20/2019 | Greg Lief |
04/17/2019 | Greg Lief |
04/01/2018 | Greg Lief |
02/09/2018 | Barbara Miller |
04/03/2017 | Greg Lief |
03/22/2017 | Greg Lief |
04/25/2016 | Greg Lief |
03/17/2016 | Jim and Nina Pollock |
02/27/2016 | Greg Lief |
02/13/2016 | Greg Lief |
01/29/2015 | Greg Lief |
04/06/2014 | Greg Lief |
03/11/2014 | Greg Lief |
03/17/2012 | Cheryl |
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