Wildflowers are popping up across the landscape in Columbia River Gorge. Spring wildflower bloom in the Gorge is a stunning display you don’t want to miss. Plan your wildflower hike soon.
Memaloose Hills is a 2.8 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located in the Columbia River Gorge that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The hike takes you through a moderate oak forest with occasional evergreens. Featured photo is from the high point on the trail, Chatfield Hill
Mosier Plateau:
This trail begins in the town of Mosier, follows Mosier Creek up the hill, through a pioneer cemetery, onto the Mosier Plateau. This trail is part of Gorge Towns to Trails project, a comprehensive trail system that wraps around the Columbia Gorge, linking communities with recreation. The trail was completed in the summer 2013 with numerous partners and volunteers.
Catherine Creek Area
Parking is on the north side of WA14 where you can pick up trails for longer hikes and more great wildflower and bird viewing. Catherine Creek Trail #4400 is a one mile paved trail with great views of the Columbia River on the south side of WA14. Catherine Creek Arch (1.9m) and Catherine Creek Labyrinth (5.5 miles) trails can be picked up here.
Rowena Plateau Loop
This easy stroll provides stunning views up and down the Gorge. In late spring, the balsam root and other wildflowers are abundant. You can’t talk about the Rowena Plateau without talking about the Tom McCall Nature Preserve. The Nature Conservancy has worked to preserve the fauna and flora here. Starting in spring, volunteers lead interpretive hikes.
Sevenmile Hill Trail
Sevenmile Hill Trail is a 2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate.
You’ll have stunning Columbia River Gorge Views on these trails, through open grasslands, vernal ponds and oak woodlands. Bring your camera.
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