Stevenson, Washington
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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
Hike to Indian Point
5.07.8 mi / 2800 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 Cre...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 -
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
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
Backpack the Mark. O Hatfield Wilderness Via Eagle Creek
1.026 mi / 2300 ft gainThis is a somewhat incomplete report because we did not venture too far into the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness. The sky had been threatening us with rain for the duration of our hike along Eagle Creek and we did not want to push our luck too far since we were hoping for an early start on our drive ...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
Hike to Mossy Grotto Falls
2.71.6 miThis newly discovered waterfall has become a favorite for photographers – even so, it has yet to receive an official name. The waterfall is located just 300 feet off the Ruckel Creek Trail in the Columbia River Gorge, but it can be quite challenging to access. The rewards are well worth the slipp...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
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 -
North Bonneville, Washington
Table Mountain via Aldrich Butte Trailhead
4.716 mi / 3350 ft gainHike up into the forest (take the right path, not the one going left), and follow it all the way until you get to "Carpenter Lake" (which always seems to be just an empty, marshy field). Keep going and do not take the right path at the first Y split off. Instead, stay left, until you come to anot...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Hike to Emerald Falls
2.01 miStart 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...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Munra Point
4.94.12 mi / 1870 ft gainThis trail is temporarily closed. Please visit the Forest Service website for updates to trails in the Columbia River Gorge. This hike starts at the Wahclella Falls trailhead, but does not use that trail. Instead, walk back towards the freeway and take a left onto the Columbia River Highway Tr...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Snow Hike to Wahclella Falls
4.02 miThe wooden bridges, Munra Falls, beautiful canyon walls, and the mossy grotto at the end of the canyon itself would be enough of a draw for this hike, but you round the last corner and 65 foot Wahclella Falls comes in full view.The big snow covered river rocks looked like giant marshmallows, and ...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Wahclella Falls
4.71.74 mi / 410 ft gainThis is a very short and fairly easy, 1 mile in – 1 mile out, hike with a little bit of elevation gain. I took my time hiking and enjoying the scenery with the intention of this being a photo heavy trip. When I got to the end I spent at least an hour shooting from every angle I saw fit. Once you ...Read more
Camping and Lodging in Stevenson
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Cascade Locks / Portland East KOA Holiday
Located in the heart of the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, this KOA will have you rollin' along the river in no ...
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Eagle Creek Overlook Grp Site
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Eagle Creek Overlook Group Site is set on a forested bluff above the Columbia River, providing an ideal setting for family gathe...
Carson, Washington
Panther Creek Campground
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The Campground sits along Panther Creek at the intersection of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Driving on FR65, 4.7 miles upstream fr...
Carson, Washington
Beaver Campground
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Beaver Campground is nestled among large, old maple and sycamore trees, offering a quiet and private family camping experience. ...
Cook, Washington
Moss Creek Campground
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Located in the southeast corner of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest and close to Columbia River Gorge, Moss Creek Campground ...
Carson, Washington
Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta
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Nestled in a grove of towering old-growth conifer trees, the Government Mineral Springs Guard Station is a delightful setting fo...
