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Cascade Locks, Oregon

4.7

From 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 catch the sun coming up over the cascade mountain range. Super vibrant colors as the sun is coming ...

Herman Creek Trail

Cascade Locks, Oregon

20.25 mi / 5131 ft gain

Herman Creek to Wyeth Traverse

Cascade Locks, Oregon

8.96 mi / 1640 ft gain

Hike Herman Creek to the Pinnacles

Cascade Locks, Oregon

4.5

5 mi / 1000 ft gain

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...

Hike to Indian Point

Cascade Locks, Oregon

5.0

7.8 mi / 2800 ft gain

Park 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 Creek Trail. Trail #400 takes a hard left while Gorton Creek veers left, continue straight onto the Her...

Wind Mountain Trail

Stevenson, Washington

2.43 mi / 1047 ft gain

Gorton Creek Falls

Cascade Locks, Oregon

4.7

1.01 mi / 361 ft gain

The Gorton Creek Falls hike provides an excellent challenge for those who are searching for a bit of adventure. The trailhead starts at the Wyeth Campground day use area, and continues straight at the intersection. The first 2/3rds of the trail are relatively easy to traverse (depsite being rough) and run along the beautiful Gorton Creek which has many small falls. The final climb provides a de...

Hike Wind Mountain

Stevenson, Washington

5.0

2.5 mi / 1171 ft gain

Once you reach the parking lot, walk down the hill and find the trail head, which is easily seen as it is marked. Begin your trek up the trail. The way up is pretty much all uphill, and is a great workout for the legs.You will walk through forests and over many rocks on the way up. As soon as your legs are burning, you hit the top and see the great views. Walk around on the top and look from bo...

Hike to Emerald Falls

Cascade Locks, Oregon

2.0

1 mi

Start at the Wyreth Campground day use area. If it's closed, park on the side of the road and walk in from the road way. You'll see a intersection with a wooden bridge crossing the river. Take a few pictures and continue straight on the trail. You'll go about 1/2 mile on the trail until you reach emerald falls. It appears as though there might have been a small landslide, so be careful navigati...

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