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M Newton

This hike was pretty. It was steeper than I was expecting in some spots but pretty doable. Great views of Hood River, Beacon Rock, and the Cascades. You could even see Mt Hood peeking over the Oregon side of the Gorge. I would for sure bring a windbreaker along because the top was a bit chilly and very windy even in mid-July. Fee area. Be sure to have a Northwest Forest Pass, $5 cash or a checkbook with you. We had to drive to Home Valley to get change.

I enjoyed the views of the gorge basically every step of the way up. The 'trail' (if you can call it that) is mind boggling in its elaborate construction. A solid rail gives you peace of mind but maybe not so good for little ones or those afraid of heights. It's a neat little hike, steep of course, but it's a cool piece of history. The trail was repaired after the 2015 windstorm and as of summer of 2016 it was open again.