Hike Herman Creek to the Pinnacles

Herman Creek Trailhead
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Hike Herman Creek to the Pinnacles

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Distance
5 miles
Elevation Gain
1000 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

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Forest
Waterfall
Scenic
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This is a great year-round hike, which leads to a couple of interesting and picturesque geological formations.

From the trailhead, hike up the trail for a little over a half mile until you reach the junction with the Herman Bridge Trail. At the junction, make a right and head down to the Herman Creek Bridge. Once you make it to the bridge, the trail climbs, and can get a little steep as you head toward the Pacific Crest Trail.

Once you arrive at the the Crest Trail, head downhill to the right. From this point, you're getting close. In roughly a half mile, you'll reach the pinnacles, so break out your camera. Just a quick note of caution, the pinnacles aren't safe for climbing on.

One other point of interest is the Pacific Crest Falls, which you'll pass as you head to the pinnacles from the Crest Trail. Once you've taken it all in, simply head back the way you came.

Looking for a spot to grab a bite and a beer once you make it back into Portland? Head to Apex Bar for good beers on tap and tacos right next door.

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Clayton Lukens
6/21/2020
Short hike to do in the summer
5 miles not bad and a fun little creek to wade in once ya get there
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Rachel Davidson
12/14/2016
One of the best running trails in the Gorge
The Herman Creek trail is wide and smooth, unlike so many of the rocky trails typical to the Gorge. You can run forever, too ...
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