Mosier Plateau Trail

The Columbia River Gorge is full of hidden gems, especially for new folks like me. I just found out about this little trail right in the middle of Mosier Oregon.  The trail is great for new hikers, and if you have some friends visiting this would be the perfect trail to take them on if they don't have a ton of time to visit. Once you are finished with the trail there is a great little restaura...

Coyote Wall is a relatively uncrowded trail system in the Columbia River Gorge that provides outstanding views of the Columbia River. The trail system is made up primarily of user-created mountain biking trails, allowing hikers a choose-your-own-adventure approach to exploring the area. Start out at the Coyote Wall Trailhead, which is just north of Highway 14 on the Washington side of the gor...

Sadly because of the devastating Eagle Creek fire on the Oregon side of the Gorge, most of the trails are closed for restoration. As a result more hikers are heading to the Washington side and heading further east for Gorge day hikes. Heading east gets you some sunnier skies and prime wildflower blooms. This 7.3 mile loop takes you through the busy Coyote Wall area, but starts on a much quiete...

Experience the natural beauty of the Columbia River Gorge with the Hood River Mountain Loop, a picturesque trail offering panoramic views, vibrant wildflowers, and a peaceful hiking experience. Trail Overview Difficulty: Moderate; suitable for hikers of varying experience levels Highlights: Expansive views of the Columbia River Gorge, Mount Hood, and surrounding valleys; seasonal wildflowe...

The trail begins at the Rowena Crest Overlook on the Old Columbia River Highway between Hood River and the Dalles. Park at the Rowena Overlook, and you find the trail on the south side of the area. Follow the trail to the top of McCall Point. The trail is fairly level at first but then climbs steeper and steeper as you work your way up Tom McCall Point. You can hike this trail almost any day o...

If you're looking for a minimal effort pit stop on the drive through the Columbia River Gorge with huge bang for your buck, this is the spot. Rowena Crest is an iconic viewpoint that creates a horseshoe curve along the road. This unique shape is one of the most photographed roads in Oregon. It's a very short walk from the parking lot to sweeping views of the surrounding hills, cliffs, and the g...