Tag 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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Dog Mountain in January

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Bob Bennett

Dog Mountain in January I needed to do something challenging to get my exercising back on track. I decided to hike Dog Mountain. I generally have a tough time with this one, but I felt that since I’ve gotten my … 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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Rodney Falls, Hardy Falls, and Hamilton Mountain

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Bob Bennett

From Beacon Rock to Hamilton Mountain A coworker, Paul, joined me on this hike to Hamilton Mountain. It was cold and somewhat gloomy, but since there had been a lot of rain, I was looking forward to seeing what Rodney … 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 Columbia River Dike Trail

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Bob Bennett

Columbia River Dike Trail Steamboat Landing The Columbia River Dike Trail is an easy gravel trail that follows along Cottonwood Beach and into the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Reserve. There are two main places to join this trail. We will … Continue reading →

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