Category Archives: Oregon Hiking
Wahkeena Falls, Devils Rest and Angels Rest
A Cold Hike in the Columbia River Gorge Winter is not my favorite time of the year. I want to hike, but the bitter cold can be discouraging. In my desire to lower my “base weight” (body weight) some more, … Continue reading
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Tagged Angels Rest, Columbia River Gorge, Devils Rest, Wahkeena Falls
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Intense Uphill Climb on Ruckel Creek Trail
Ruckel Creek Trail will Test You! Icy Waters Last week was rainy so we postponed this hike until today. When I woke up, it was clear and very cold (below freezing). So we thought this would be a good day … Continue reading
A Hike to Triple Falls
A Hike to Triple Falls Horsetail Falls viewed from the Historic Columbia River Highway Early in November, I enjoyed a hike to Triple Falls. I parked my car and stepped out onto the pavement. I took a picture of some … Continue reading
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Tagged Columbia River Gorge, Horsetail Falls, Oneonta Falls, Ponytail Falls, Triple Falls
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Oak Ridge Trail to Surveyors Ridge
Oak Ridge Trail to Surveyors Ridge Morning Sunlight on Mt Hood from Oak Ridge Trail Here is an uphill trek that has increasingly impressive views of Mt Hood. This hike is just south of Hood River and is easy to … Continue reading
Sparkling Ramona Falls near Mt Hood
Sparkling Ramona Falls Ramona Falls Trail I arrived early at Ramona Falls trail head. A few yards from the trail head is the well known box where the wilderness permits are filled out and deposited. The forest is thinner than … Continue reading
Hiking from Larch Mountain to Multnomah Falls
Hike from Larch Mountain to Multnomah Falls The hike from Multnomah Falls to Larch Mountain is a popular one. The elevation gain makes it difficult for most people. We “cheated” by having someone drop us off at the top and … Continue reading
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Tagged Columbia River Gorge, Larch Mtn, Multnomah Falls, Sherrard Point
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Unique Tunnel Falls on the Eagle Creek Trail
Eagle Creek Trail Includes a Number of Waterfalls Tunnel Falls onEagle Creek Trail Eagle Creek Trail is a very popular trail beginning at the Columbia River Gorge and continuing south into the Mark O Hatfield Wilderness and ending 13 miles … Continue reading
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Tagged Columbia River Gorge, Eagle Creek, High Bridge, Loowit Falls, Metlako Falls, Punchbowl Falls, Tunnel Falls
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Enjoy Elowah Falls and Upper McCord Creek Falls
Elowah Falls and Upper McCord Creek Falls Morning Light You can catch both falls in a single day on this easy hike. The trail Upper McCord Creek Falls offers magnificent views of the gorge. Elowah Falls is impressive and you … Continue reading
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Tagged Columbia River Gorge, Elowah Falls, Upper McCord Creek Falls
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Latourell Falls, Shepperd’s Dell and Bridal Veil
Latourell Falls, Shepperd’s Dell and Bridal Veil Falls Latourell Falls Here’s a series of short hikes in the Columbia River Gorge that can be done in only a few hours. Starting with Latourelle Falls and hiking up to the upper … Continue reading
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Tagged Bridal Veil Falls, Columbia River Gorge, Latourell Falls, Shepperds Dell
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The Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail
Senator Mark O. Hatfield Trailhead The Historic Columbia River Highway has many sections that are no longer in use. Here is a section that has been turned into an excellent family hiking trail. Travel east on I-84 from Hood River, … Continue reading
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Tagged Columbia River Gorge, Historic Columbia River Highway, Mosier Or
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