Hood River, Oregon
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Cascade Locks, Oregon
Indian Point via Herman Creek Trailhead
5.08.08 mi / 3658 ft gainPark at the Herman Creek Trailhead in Cascade Locks 2 miles from the exit. Remember to bring your Northwest Forest pass or a $5 payment to park. Start ascending on the Herman Creek trail a little over a mile until you hit a three-way junction for Gorton Creek Trail #408, Trail #400, and Herman ...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Explore Government Cove
4.7From downtown Portland follow I-84 East for about 50 miles until you reach mile marker 51. Get back on the highway but Westbound until you reach mile marker 47 pull off and take a right over the train tracks and you're there.Beautiful scenery all around and if you get there early enough, you can...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Chinidere Mountain
4.83.18 mi / 1119 ft gainThe easy version of the Chinidere Mountain hike starts Wahtum Lake Trailhead. The road to the parking lot for Wahtum Lake is paved and thus very easy to access in summer and before snowfall in autumn! The mountain sits across the lake from the parking lot and there are several trails that will ta...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Dry Creek Falls via PCT
4.34.44 mi / 1191 ft gainThis is a 4.4 mile out and back hike with only 710 feet in elevation gain. From the parking area at the Bridge of The Gods Trailhead, make your way across the road to the Pacific Crest Trail, which runs parallel with I-84. Shortly you'll run into a street that goes under I-84. Make your way up...Read more -
Mount Hood, Oregon
Kayak Laurance Lake
5.0This lake is found about 25 miles south of Hood River, Or. $5 for day use and now other passes are accepted, just keep that in mind. There are camping sites all over the lake as well, so if you are thinking of making a weekend out of it. It wasn't very crowded on a weekend during the summer so y...Read more -
Carson, Washington
Panther Creek Falls
4.60.64 mi / 180 ft gainThis hidden beauty is just north of Carson, Washington. Watch for Panther Creek campground signs and follow the twisting road about 7 miles to a rock quarry and park there. The trail begins just off the road about 50 yards back - keep an eye out for signs for the trailhead and listen for the fall...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Tunnel Falls
4.411.87 mi / 2874 ft gainThis hike begins at the Eagle Creek Trailhead. This is the same trailhead that goes to popular Punchbowl Falls. The trail to reach Tunnel Falls is 12 miles roundtrip on an out and back trail. If you continue another 0.5 miles on the trail after Tunnel Falls you will reach Twister Falls. The hike ...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Ruckel Ridge Loop
5.08.08 mi / 3730 ft gainThis ridge is one of the lesser known paths from the Eagle Creek Trailhead. Instead of taking Ruckel Creek Trail, find the trail leading up Ruckel Ridge. It is a far more difficult hike of about 7 miles leading up to Benson Plateau. Along the way there are beautiful lookout points for Mount Hood,...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Hike to Mossy Grotto Falls
2.71.6 miNote: This trail may be closed. Additionally, getting to Mossy Grotto Falls is a very challenging adventure, especially when conditions are muddy. Before exploring this adventure, consider checking for updates with the Forest Service for the Columbia River Gorge: (541) 308-1700. This newly di...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Metlako & Punchbowl Falls
4.75.46 mi / 1030 ft gainNote: The overlook at Metlako Falls is closed. Find out more info here. This is a fairly short hike. 2 miles in to Punchbowl Falls (past Metlako Falls) and then 2 miles out. I’ve done it in all sorts of conditions from 95 degree sunny summer days to a trip in a deep freeze where I got in my wets...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Ruckel Creek Falls
4.01.21 mi / 194 ft gainPark at the Eagle Creek Trailhead, and backtrack out towards the highway. Take the path to the right and walk alongside the highway for nearly a half mile. Stop when you are on the bridge and see the Ruckel Creek Trail to your right. If you look left, you will notice a waterfall dropping below yo...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Camp at Lost Lake
4.7When the temperature starts to creep up in the summer, Lost Lake is the perfect escape. The campground provides you with everything you could want – miles of scenic hiking, a multitude of water activities, and even a general store for anything you might have forgotten at home.The lakeside tent ca...Read more -
Mount Hood, Oregon
Snowshoe to the Tilly Jane A-Frame
5.02.7 mi / 1900 ft gainBuilt in the 1930's, the Tilly Jane A-Frame sits on the North side of Mount Hood at around 6,000ft. The cabin is very popular during winter months as it is located only 1,000ft below the tree line and offers beautiful snowshoeing, hiking, skiing and snowboarding opportunities, yet is also a popul...Read more -
Skamania County, Washington
Camp Forlorn Lakes & Explore Guler Ice Cave
Camp at scenic and easily-accessible Forlorn Lakes, where the 25 campsites ($10/night) are both isolated and roomy. Sites have a picnic table and fire ring and provide access to the series of lakes, as well as the East Crater Trailhead which leads into the Indian Heaven Wilderness.Nearby, explore...Read more -
Centerville, Washington
Hike through Dalles Mountain Ranch
4.55 mi / 480 ft gainJust north of The Dalles lies a park most have never heard of despite it's astounding 3,338 acres in size... Columbia Hills Historical State Park. A large park comprised of many smaller ones, the outdoor lover may come here to enjoy kayaking or fishing on the 90 acre lake, rock climb the ragged o...Read more -
Mount Hood, Oregon
Tamanawas Falls
4.43.37 mi / 722 ft gainThis easy trail in the Mt Hood National Forest has a journey just as lovely as the destination. The hike follows closely along the banks of Cold Spring Creek, up through a massive boulder field, and finally arrives at the 150ft tall Tamanawas Hiking directions: Starting at the East Fork- Tamanaw...Read more