Category Archives: Columbia River Gorge

Wahkeena Falls, Devils Rest and Angels Rest

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Bob Bennett

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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Intense Uphill Climb on Ruckel Creek Trail

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Bob Bennett

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 →

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A Hike to Triple Falls

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Bob Bennett

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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Hiking from Larch Mountain to Multnomah Falls

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Bob Bennett

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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Unique Tunnel Falls on the Eagle Creek Trail

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Bob Bennett

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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Enjoy Elowah Falls and Upper McCord Creek Falls

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Bob Bennett

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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Latourell Falls, Shepperd’s Dell and Bridal Veil

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Bob Bennett

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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The Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Bob Bennett

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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Colorful Rowena Crest, Tom McCall Point, and Rowena Plateau

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Bob Bennett

Rowena Crest Wildflowers and Birds Rowena Crest is the central point of the Tom McCall Preserve. The trails here include views of wildflowers and panoramas of the Columbia River Gorge. Tom McCall Point is 1700 feet high for an elevation … Continue reading →

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Stand on Top of Angels Rest

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Bob Bennett

Trail Hiking to Angels Rest has some great views It was April 2, 2010 and I woke up hearing the rain on the roof and the wind howling around the house. I realize this was not the best day for … Continue reading →

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