Glenwood, Washington
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Top Photography Spots in and near Glenwood
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Cascade Locks, Oregon
Lower Starvation Ridge Loop
3.72.69 mi / 1001 ft gainStarvation Creek Falls is an impressive 190 ft. waterfall just a few feet from the parking lot. If you don't know it's there, you'll miss it. Keep walking past the restrooms, away from the trail head to see this beautiful two-tiered waterfall. There are a couple of picnic tables near the creek to...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Starvation Creek Falls
3.5The Starvation Creek Falls drops 141ft down into a naturally formed bowl, cascading past a wooded picnic area and onto the Columbia River. The falls are one of the easiest falls to access in the Columbia River Gorge along with Multnomah Falls, but are far less Crowded. The short 300ft walk from t...Read more -
Stevenson, Washington
Dog Mountain via Dog Mountain Trail
4.56.53 mi / 2858 ft gainThe Dog Mountain trailhead is located halfway between Stevenson and Bingen. Look for the big signed parking area just after milepost 53 (Eastbound). The parking lot fills up quickly, especially during peak wildflower season, so if you can go on a weekday that would be better. There are 3 trails ...Read more -
Stevenson, Washington
Dog Mountain: The Steeper Route
4.55.55 mi / 2858 ft gainIf you know the Columbia Gorge, you know Dog Mountain. It's the ever-rewarding, incredibly challenging, insanely popular, calf-burning 6.5-mile hike that attracts hundreds of people every weekend, especially during May and June when the wildflowers are in full bloom. If you're like me and you h...Read more -
Skamania County, Washington
McClellan Falls
1.00.7 mi / 200 ft gainThe trail begins at the parking for McClellan Overlook. Head out of the parking area and cross over the highway before heading onto a faint, unmarked trail. You may have to do a little routefinding, so it's best to download this map before heading out so you can make sure you stay on path. This...Read more -
Stevenson, Washington
Wind Mountain
5.02.5 mi / 1037 ft gainOnce 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 y...Read more -
Carson, Washington
Falls Creek Falls
4.85.82 mi / 1512 ft gainThe trail to Falls Creek Falls is well maintained with a few short moderately steep areas. The trail hugs the creek for the first mile, and takes you through old growth trees for the second mile. Once the falls are in sight, make sure to stop and look up to see the top tier through the trees. It'...Read more -
Wasco, Oregon
Mountain Biking the Deschutes River Trail
4.0The Deschutes River Trail—an old smooth road really, with a mix of dirt, sand and gravel—is a great mountain bike ride or hike for beginners and experts alike. While the trail is very easy, the scenery all along the route is breathtaking.Park at the well-marked trailhead just to the left as you e...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Gorton Creek Falls
4.71.01 mi / 361 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
North Lake via Wyeth Trail
1.012.36 mi / 4505 ft gainPark at the Wyeth Trailhead parking lot and start hiking south along the old road bed. At the junction with the Gorge-Wyeth Trail, bear left and follow the Wyeth Trail as it goes beneath several power lines. Follow the trail as it goes back into the woods and crosses Harphan Creek. Continue on an...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Emerald Falls
2.00.65 mi / 308 ft gainStart at the Wyreth Campground day-use area. If it's closed, park on the side of the road and walk in from the roadway. You'll see an 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 rea...Read more -
Randle, Washington
Hike to Elk Pass via "the Knife"
18.2 mi / 4000 ft gainThis is a rather long out and back, however, it can also be done as a backpack, which would give you more time to explore the Goat Rocks Wilderness, which is highlighted in other Adventures. For your trip to Elk Pass, begin your trek in the Snowgrass Flats parking lot. A Northwest Forest Pass is ...Read more -
Randle, Washington
Goat Lake-Jordan Basin Loop
5.012.58 mi / 2703 ft gainThis is one of my favorite hikes for Washington State. Aside from the massive volcanoes hanging out down here, the southern region of the cascades is much more tame compared to areas further north. As I mentioned in my Old Snowy report, a jaw dropping side trip from the loop trail, the Goat Rocks...Read more -
Randle, Washington
Summit Old Snowy Mountain
5.017 mi / 3800 ft gainThe hike begins just outside of Packwood, Wa at the Berry Patch Trailhead Trail #96, sitting pretty at about 4200ft. The Goat Lake/Jordan Basin loop trail starts here, leading to Old Snowy. The magical Goat Rocks Wilderness area is just southeast of Mt. Rainier. It also lies right in the crosshai...Read more -
Yakima, Washington
Surprise Lake via South Fork Tieton Trail
13 mi / 1549 ft gainGetting There Take Road 1000 to start your hike at Conrad Meadows, which is also where you will park your car, be sure to leave your Northwest Forest Pass properly displayed on the dash of your car before you leave. Surprise Lake trailhead is one of the very few trailheads that starts out on th...Read more -
Mount Hood, Oregon
Explore Lavender Valley
4.0Lavender Valley is a beautiful 6 acre hidden gem just 30 minutes south of Hood River, Oregon. Drive south on Hwy 35 for 12.6 miles to Woodworth Rd. Turn right/west onto Woodworth Rd. Take Woodworth Rd for 1.5 miles to Alexander Rd. Turn right/north onto Alexander Rd. Take Alexander Rd for 1 mile ...Read more