Eagle Creek — Classic Hike overflows with stunning waterfalls

May 12, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: Columbia River Gorge near Cascades Locks, Oregon Land Agency: National Forest Service Roundtrip: 12 miles High Point: 1,100 feet Elevation gain: 1,600 feet Difficulty: moderate Green Trails Maps: Columbia Gorge West no. 428S Contact: Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area Notes: Northwest Forest Pass or Interagency Pass required; Dogs permitted (but not recommended) on leash; steep drop offs and exposure—keep children near.…

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Moulton Falls

December 9, 2021 |

Walk along a wild river to an impressive set of rapids Quick Facts: Location: Clark County, WA Land Agency: Clark County Parks Roundtrip: 5.4 miles Elevation Gain: 200 feet Access: From Vancouver head north on I-5 to Exit 11 following SR 502 east for 6.0 miles to Battle Ground. Turn left onto SR 503 and…

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Tomlike Mountain–There’s much to like about this Columbia River Gorge peak

August 19, 2021 |

Quick Facts: Location: Mark Hatfield Wilderness, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon Land Agency: Mount Hood National Forest Roundtrip: 6.0 miles Elevation gain: 1,300 feet Green Trails Map: Columbia River Gorge -West No 428S Contact: Mount Hood National Forest, Hood River Ranger Station Notes: Northwest Forest Pass or Inter-agency Pass Required Recommended Guidebook: Day Hiking Columbia River…

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Hamilton Mountain — Breathtaking views from above Beacon Rock

April 29, 2021 |

Quick Facts: Location: Beacon Rock State Park, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Land Agency: Washington State Parks Roundtrip: 7.5 miles Elevation gain: 2,100 feet Contact: Beacon Rock State Park  Notes: Discover Pass required; Dogs permitted on leash. Green Trails Map: Columbia River Gorge West No. 428S Recommended Guidebooks: Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge, 100…

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Tracy Hill — Wild turkeys and sublime views

November 5, 2020 |

Quick Facts:  Location: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Land Agency: Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area Roundtrip: 5.0 miles Elevation gain: 1150 feet Difficulty: Moderate Contact: Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area Notes: Dogs permitted on leash. Be aware of ticks and poison oak. Green Trails Map: Columbia River Gorge East No. 432S Good to Know:…

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Bunker Hill─No battling for solitude along this hike

May 28, 2020 |

Quick Facts Location: Wind River Valley Land Agency: Gifford Pinchot National Forest Roundtrip: 4.4 miles Elevation Gain: 1,250 feet Green trails Map: Green Trails Wind River No. 397 Recommended Guidebook: Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge (Craig Romano) Access: From Stevenson, head east on SR 14 for 3.0 miles turning left onto Wind River Road. Then…

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Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge– Portland’s Premier Wildlife Refuge

February 20, 2020 |

Quick Facts: Location: Sellwood neighborhood, Portland, Oregon Land Agency: Portland Parks and Recreation Roundtrip: 2.8 miles Elevation gain: 60 feet Contact: Portland Parks and Recreation Notes: dogs must be leashed Access: From Ross Island Bridge follow US 26 east (Powell Boulevard) immediately turning right onto SR 99E (SE McLoughlin Boulevard). In just over one mile exit…

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Catherine Creek Rock Arch–A touch of Utah in the Northwest!

November 20, 2019 |

Location: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Land Agency: Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area Roundtrip: 2.3 miles Elevation gain: 370 feet Difficulty: Easy Contact: Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area Notes: Dogs permitted on leash. Be aware or ticks and poison oak. Green Trails Map: Columbia River Gorge East No. 432S Good to Know: kid-friendly, dog-friendly…

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