{"id":36137,"date":"2017-10-26T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-26T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localadventurer.com\/?p=36137"},"modified":"2025-04-22T19:21:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T02:21:43","slug":"best-hikes-in-the-columbia-river-gorge-oregon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/best-hikes-in-the-columbia-river-gorge-oregon\/","title":{"rendered":"21 Best Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge Oregon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>Plan on Hiking in the Columbia River Gorge? Don&#8217;t miss these amazing hikes!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Columbia River Gorge is full of amazing hikes,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/list-of-waterfalls-in-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">waterfalls<\/a>,<\/strong>&nbsp;and views. When we have any free time, we tend to head out to the Gorge. It\u2019s our favorite area to explore in Oregon since it\u2019s such an easy and scenic drive from Portland. If you\u2019re trying to figure out your next hike to do, here\u2019s a list of the best stops and why they made our list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff865c;\"><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/span> Due to fires and natural disasters, it\u2019s always a good idea to check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recmain\/crgnsa\/recreation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">USDA<\/a> site to see which trails are currently open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1620\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-road-trip.jpg\" alt=\"Best Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge Road Trip - Pictured here is Latourell Falls\" class=\"wp-image-46791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-road-trip.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-road-trip-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-road-trip-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-road-trip-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-road-trip-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-road-trip-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-road-trip-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-road-trip-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-road-trip-260x390.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"padding: 15px;font-size:12px;background-color:#f2f4f7;text-align:center;\"><em>This post may contain affiliate links, where we receive a small commission on sales of the products that are linked at no additional cost to you. All opinions are always our own. Read <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/disclosure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our full disclosure<\/a>&nbsp;for more info. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Local Adventurer possible.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding:10px 0px;\">\n<script type=\"module\" crossorigin src=\"https:\/\/instaread.co\/js\/instaread.player.js\"><\/script>\n\n<instaread-player publication=\"localadventurer\"><\/instaread-player>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em>Last Updated: <\/em>April 22, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"expandable-list\" class=\"wp-block-local-adventurer-expandable-list\"><input class=\"expandable-list-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" checked id=\"content-menu\"\/><label for=\"content-menu\"><h5 class=\"expandable-list-title\"><span class=\"expandable-list-icon\">\u2212<\/span><span class=\"expandable-list-icon-2\">\u2212<\/span>Content Menu<\/h5><\/label><ul class=\"expandable-list-items\"><li><a href=\"#easy\">Best Easy Hikes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#moderate\">Moderate Hikes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#difficult\">Best Difficult Hikes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#map\">Map of the Columbia River Gorge<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#more\">More Easy Hikes You Can Add On<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#tips\">Essential Tips for Hiking in Oregon<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#stay\">Best Places to Stay in the Columbia River Gorge<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#checklist\">Planning Checklist<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#resources\">More Resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><u>TLDR<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#x1f4cd; <strong>Location<\/strong> &#8211; The Columbia River Gorge is located on the border between Oregon and Washington, stretching east from the Portland metro area along the Columbia River. It\u2019s a hiker\u2019s paradise with lush forests, dramatic cliffs, and over 90 waterfalls, including the iconic Multnomah Falls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#x1f97e; <strong>Our Fave Hikes<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/latourell-falls-hike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Latourell Falls<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wahclella-falls-hike-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wachlella Falls<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/rowena-crest-viewpoint-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rowena Crest Viewpoint<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/oneonta-gorge-hike-lower-oneonta-falls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oneonta Gorge<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/dog-mountain-hike-washington\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dog Mountain<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#x1f9ac; <strong>Wildlife<\/strong> &#8211; deer, black bears, bald eagles, ospreys, river otters, beavers, and a variety of songbirds and waterfowl<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><u>21 Best Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve broken down the hikes into three categories: Easy, Moderate, and Difficult. You can click on the links in the content menu above to skip to each section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"easy\"><u>Best Easy Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/latourell-falls-hike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Latourell Falls &#8211; CLosest to the city (pictured above) \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em><em>Trailhead Coordinates: 45.538804, -122.217923,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Latourell+Falls+Trailhead\/@45.538778,-122.2182917,19.26z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x54959448385ea8e5:0xbcdb6b973e3d24a6!8m2!3d45.5388146!4d-122.2178862\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">map<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong>&nbsp;2.4 mile loop<br><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong>&nbsp;520 ft<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Easy<br><strong>Seasons:<\/strong>&nbsp;Year Round (except during winter storms)<br><strong>What You\u2019ll See:<\/strong>&nbsp;You\u2019ll find two waterfalls here. The first is just a short walk from the parking lot, the second can be found up the trail. We loved seeing this waterfall at different times of the year. If you go during the winter, be sure you have&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/go.localadventurer.com\/crampons-spikes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">crampons<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee; border-left: 6px solid #FFB53A;\"><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/latourell-falls-hike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Hike to Latourell Falls<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1084\" data-id=\"30213\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/latourell-falls-waterfall-hikes-near-portland.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/latourell-falls-waterfall-hikes-near-portland-600x893.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/latourell-falls-waterfall-hikes-near-portland-400x596.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/latourell-falls-waterfall-hikes-near-portland-688x1024.jpg 688w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/latourell-falls-waterfall-hikes-near-portland-610x908.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/latourell-falls-waterfall-hikes-near-portland-393x585.jpg 393w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/latourell-falls-waterfall-hikes-near-portland-262x390.jpg 262w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/latourell-falls-waterfall-hikes-near-portland.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"31328\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/latourell-falls-hike-winter-2.jpg\" alt=\"Latourell Falls at Guy Talbot State Park is the first waterfall you\u2019ll come across as you enter the Columbia Gorge from Portland. It's an easy waterfall hike and only 30 minutes away from the city. \/\/ localadventurer.com\" class=\"wp-image-31328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/latourell-falls-hike-winter-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/latourell-falls-hike-winter-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/latourell-falls-hike-winter-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/latourell-falls-hike-winter-2-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/latourell-falls-hike-winter-2-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/latourell-falls-hike-winter-2-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/latourell-falls-hike-winter-2.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wahclella-falls-hike-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wahclella Falls &#8211; Best Photo Ops \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em><em><em>Trailhead Coordinates: 45.63060, -121.95382,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B037'50.2%22N+121%C2%B057'13.8%22W\/@45.6306,-121.9560087,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d45.6306!4d-121.95382\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">map<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 2 mile loop<br><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong>&nbsp;250 ft<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Easy<br><strong>Seasons:<\/strong>&nbsp;Year Round<br><strong>What You\u2019ll See:<\/strong>&nbsp;This is one of our favorite hikes in the Columbia River Gorge. You\u2019ll see two waterfalls, including multiple viewpoints of Wahclella Falls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee; border-left: 6px solid #FFB53A;\"><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wahclella-falls-hike-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Your Guide to the Wahclella Falls Hike<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"35633\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A1_wahclella-falls-oregon-waterfalls.jpg\" alt=\"Wahclella Falls, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon Waterfalls \/\/ localadventurer.com\" class=\"wp-image-35633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A1_wahclella-falls-oregon-waterfalls-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A1_wahclella-falls-oregon-waterfalls-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A1_wahclella-falls-oregon-waterfalls-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A1_wahclella-falls-oregon-waterfalls-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A1_wahclella-falls-oregon-waterfalls-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A1_wahclella-falls-oregon-waterfalls-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A1_wahclella-falls-oregon-waterfalls.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"35617\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A2_hikes-near-portland.jpg\" alt=\"Wahclella Falls Hiking Guide, Columbia River Gorge _ Easy Hikes Near Portland Oregon \/\/ localadventurer.com\" class=\"wp-image-35617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A2_hikes-near-portland-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A2_hikes-near-portland-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A2_hikes-near-portland-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A2_hikes-near-portland-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A2_hikes-near-portland-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A2_hikes-near-portland-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A2_hikes-near-portland.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"35630\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wahclella-falls-oregon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wahclella-falls-oregon-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wahclella-falls-oregon-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wahclella-falls-oregon-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wahclella-falls-oregon-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wahclella-falls-oregon-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wahclella-falls-oregon-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wahclella-falls-oregon.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/alltrails.pxf.io\/rQoNjD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Multnomah Falls Hike &#8211; Touristy but Can&#8217;t Miss<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em><em><em>Trailhead Coordinates: 45.577617, -122.117242,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Multnomah+Falls+Recreation+Area\/@45.5776611,-122.1172803,17.15z\/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x5495eb1e945a5877:0x1eeaf88627083bc6!2sMultnomah+Falls!3b1!8m2!3d45.5761597!4d-122.1157756!3m4!1s0x5495eb1e6c492785:0x8f90131a12e1f283!8m2!3d45.5776198!4d-122.1170021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">map<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong>&nbsp;2.4 miles round trip<br><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong>&nbsp;870 ft<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Easy to Moderate<br><strong>Seasons:<\/strong>&nbsp;Year Round<br><strong>What You\u2019ll See:<\/strong>&nbsp;Oregon\u2019s most recognizable waterfall. It is the tallest in the state and often crowded. You can see the falls with no effort from the bottom, or do the hike to see more of the waterfall. During the summer, timed use permits are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/multnomah-falls-free-things-to-do-in-oregon-728x728.jpg\" alt=\"Multnomah Falls (+ 25 Free Things to Do Near Portland Oregon) \/\/ localadventurer.com\" class=\"wp-image-27781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/multnomah-falls-free-things-to-do-in-oregon.jpg 728w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/multnomah-falls-free-things-to-do-in-oregon-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/multnomah-falls-free-things-to-do-in-oregon-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/multnomah-falls-free-things-to-do-in-oregon-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/multnomah-falls-free-things-to-do-in-oregon-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/multnomah-falls-free-things-to-do-in-oregon-157x157.jpg 157w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/multnomah-falls-free-things-to-do-in-oregon-610x610.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/multnomah-falls-free-things-to-do-in-oregon-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/multnomah-falls-free-things-to-do-in-oregon-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/multnomah-falls-free-things-to-do-in-oregon-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/multnomah-falls-free-things-to-do-in-oregon-253x253.jpg 253w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/multnomah-falls-free-things-to-do-in-oregon-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/multnomah-falls-free-things-to-do-in-oregon-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/alltrails.pxf.io\/DKzdDa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ponytail Falls &#8211; A Waterfall You Can Go Behind<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em><em><em>Trailhead Coordinates: 45.590247, -122.068229,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Horsetail+Falls+Trailhead\/@45.5893479,-122.0694708,17.82z\/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x0:0x0!2zNDXCsDM1JzI1LjYiTiAxMjLCsDA0JzE0LjciVw!3b1!8m2!3d45.59044!4d-122.0707587!3m4!1s0x80998a480d044943:0xe81a95b7808ae896!8m2!3d45.590242!4d-122.06821\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">map<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong>&nbsp;0.8 mile round trip<br><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong>&nbsp;360 ft<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Easy<br><strong>Seasons:<\/strong>&nbsp;Year Round<br><strong>What You\u2019ll See:<\/strong>&nbsp;This nice and easy hike takes you to a waterfall that has a trail leading behind it, which makes it unique from the others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee; border-left: 6px solid #FFB53A;\"><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/best-day-trips-from-portland-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15 Best Day Trips from Portland<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregonhikers.org\/field_guide\/St._Cloud_Loop_Hike\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">St Cloud Trail &#8211; Beach with a View<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em><em><em><em>Trailhead Coordinates: 45.600294, -122.111986,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/St.+Cloud\/@45.6003717,-122.1148219,17.02z\/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x0:0x0!2zNDXCsDM2JzAxLjQiTiAxMjLCsDA2JzUwLjAiVw!3b1!8m2!3d45.6004!4d-122.1138887!3m4!1s0x5495ea5e49f24f03:0xa7648e83e6d5ebc1!8m2!3d45.6003462!4d-122.1119763\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">map<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong>&nbsp;1 mile loop<br><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong>&nbsp;50 ft<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Easy<br><strong>Seasons:<\/strong>&nbsp;Year Round<br><strong>What You\u2019ll See:<\/strong>&nbsp;Hike to orchards, enjoy a beach along the gorge, and even get a glimpse of Multnomah Falls from across the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee; border-left: 6px solid #FFB53A;\"><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/things-to-do-in-portland-oregon-bucket-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Ultimate Portland Bucket List<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\">6. <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/rowena-crest-viewpoint-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rowena Crest Viewpoint &#8211; for the Gram \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em><em><em><em><em>Trailhead Coordinates: 45.600294, -122.111986,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/St.+Cloud\/@45.6003717,-122.1148219,17.02z\/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x0:0x0!2zNDXCsDM2JzAxLjQiTiAxMjLCsDA2JzUwLjAiVw!3b1!8m2!3d45.6004!4d-122.1138887!3m4!1s0x5495ea5e49f24f03:0xa7648e83e6d5ebc1!8m2!3d45.6003462!4d-122.1119763\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">map<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong>&nbsp;1 mile<br><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong>&nbsp;100 ft<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Easy<br><strong>Seasons:<\/strong>&nbsp;Year Round<br><strong>What You\u2019ll See:<\/strong>&nbsp;Very picturesque road and great views of the gorge. During the season, it\u2019s also a great spot to see wildflowers. Plus it has an iconic shot about the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee; border-left: 6px solid #FFB53A;\"><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/rowena-crest-viewpoint-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Your Photo Guide to the Rowena Crest Viewpoint<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"29096\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/rowena-crest-hike.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena Crest Viewpoint - 1 1\/2 hours east of Portland, Oregon \/\/ localadventurer.com\" class=\"wp-image-29096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/rowena-crest-hike-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/rowena-crest-hike-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/rowena-crest-hike-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/rowena-crest-hike-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/rowena-crest-hike-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/rowena-crest-hike-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/rowena-crest-hike.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"29090\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/A2_rowena-crest-viewpoint.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena Crest Viewpoint - an hour and a half east of Portland, Oregon \/\/ localadventurer.com\" class=\"wp-image-29090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/A2_rowena-crest-viewpoint-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/A2_rowena-crest-viewpoint-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/A2_rowena-crest-viewpoint-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/A2_rowena-crest-viewpoint-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/A2_rowena-crest-viewpoint-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/A2_rowena-crest-viewpoint-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/A2_rowena-crest-viewpoint.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\">7. <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/elowah-falls-hike-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elowah Falls &#8211; Short but Sweet \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em><em><em><em><em><em>Trailhead Coordinates: 45.612425, -122.004528,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/John+B.+Yeon+Trailhead\/@45.6122937,-122.0052959,17.97z\/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x0:0x0!2zNDXCsDM2JzQ0LjYiTiAxMjLCsDAwJzIzLjMiVw!3b1!8m2!3d45.6124!4d-122.0064687!3m4!1s0x5495e907c6744d55:0xff95ae6d7656b03b!8m2!3d45.6124501!4d-122.0047\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">map<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong>&nbsp;1.4 mile round trip<br><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong>&nbsp;280 ft<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Easy<br><strong>Seasons:<\/strong>&nbsp;Year Round<br><strong>What You\u2019ll See:<\/strong>&nbsp;Moss, fern, and a beautiful waterfall in an amphitheater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee; border-left: 6px solid #FFB53A;\"><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/elowah-falls-hike-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Hike to Elowah Falls<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"28076\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/elowah-falls-hike-oregon.jpg\" alt=\"Elowah Falls Hike Oregon \/\/ localadventurer.com\" class=\"wp-image-28076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/elowah-falls-hike-oregon-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/elowah-falls-hike-oregon-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/elowah-falls-hike-oregon-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/elowah-falls-hike-oregon-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/elowah-falls-hike-oregon-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/elowah-falls-hike-oregon-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/elowah-falls-hike-oregon.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"28078\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/elowah-falls-oregon.jpg\" alt=\"Chasing Waterfalls in Oregon - Elowah Falls is an easy waterfall hike within an hour of Portland Oregon \/\/ localadventurer.com\" class=\"wp-image-28078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/elowah-falls-oregon-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/elowah-falls-oregon-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/elowah-falls-oregon-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/elowah-falls-oregon-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/elowah-falls-oregon-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/elowah-falls-oregon-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/elowah-falls-oregon.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"28073\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/E2_elowah-falls-hike.jpg\" alt=\"Elowah Falls Hike in Oregon \/\/ localadventurer.com\" class=\"wp-image-28073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/E2_elowah-falls-hike-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/E2_elowah-falls-hike-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/E2_elowah-falls-hike-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/E2_elowah-falls-hike-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/E2_elowah-falls-hike-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/E2_elowah-falls-hike-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/E2_elowah-falls-hike.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"moderate\"><u>Best Moderate Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\">8. <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/angels-rest-hike-columbia-river-gorge-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Angel&#8217;s Rest &#8211; Best View of the Gorge \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em><em><em>Trailhead Coordinates: 45.5602273, -122.1748379,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Angel's+Rest+Trailhead\/@45.5602273,-122.1748379,17z\/data=!4m8!1m2!3m1!2sAngel's+Rest+Trailhead!3m4!1s0x0:0x887a36ead25e730c!8m2!3d45.5602273!4d-122.1726492\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">map<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong>&nbsp;4.8 miles round trip<br><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong>&nbsp;1450 ft<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Moderate<br><strong>Seasons:<\/strong>&nbsp;Year Round<br><strong>What You\u2019ll See:<\/strong>&nbsp;An exposed bluff that gives you 270-degree panoramic views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee; border-left: 6px solid #FFB53A;\"><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/angels-rest-hike-columbia-river-gorge-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Do the Angels Rest Hike<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"35660\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A2_angels-rest-hike-oregon.jpg\" alt=\"Essential Guide to the Angels Rest Hike Oregon \/\/ localadventurer.com\" class=\"wp-image-35660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A2_angels-rest-hike-oregon-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A2_angels-rest-hike-oregon-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A2_angels-rest-hike-oregon-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A2_angels-rest-hike-oregon-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A2_angels-rest-hike-oregon-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A2_angels-rest-hike-oregon-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A2_angels-rest-hike-oregon.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"35666\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/angels-rest-hike-h.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/angels-rest-hike-h-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/angels-rest-hike-h-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/angels-rest-hike-h-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/angels-rest-hike-h-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/angels-rest-hike-h-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/angels-rest-hike-h-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/angels-rest-hike-h.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\">9. <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/oneonta-gorge-hike-lower-oneonta-falls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oneonta Gorge Hike &#8211; For Some Adventure \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em><em><em><em>Trailhead Coordinates: 45.5889484, -122.0768179,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Oneonta+Gorge+trail\/@45.5889484,-122.0768179,17.6z\/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1soneonta+gorge+trailhead!3m4!1s0x0:0x22a69f8185addea9!8m2!3d45.5895119!4d-122.075564\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">map<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong>&nbsp;1 mile round trip<br><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong>&nbsp;0 ft<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Moderate<br><strong>Seasons:<\/strong>&nbsp;August to October<br><strong>What You\u2019ll See:<\/strong>&nbsp;A very popular hike where you climb over a log jam and wade (or swim) through water to reach this waterfall. Great on hot days!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee; border-left: 6px solid #FFB53A;\"><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/oneonta-gorge-hike-lower-oneonta-falls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Hike to Oneonta Gorge<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"36100\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/oneonta-gorge-oregon.jpg\" alt=\"Oneonta Gorge Oregon from the top of Lower Oneonta Falls - Hiking in the Columbia River Gorge \/\/ localadventurer.com\" class=\"wp-image-36100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/oneonta-gorge-oregon-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/oneonta-gorge-oregon-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/oneonta-gorge-oregon-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/oneonta-gorge-oregon-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/oneonta-gorge-oregon-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/oneonta-gorge-oregon-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/oneonta-gorge-oregon.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"36097\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-tunnel.jpg\" alt=\"Columbia River Gorge Tunnel - right next to Oneonta Gorge in Oregon \/\/ localadventurer.com\" class=\"wp-image-36097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-tunnel-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-tunnel-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-tunnel-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-tunnel-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-tunnel-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-tunnel-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-tunnel.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"36099\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/middle-oneonta-falls.jpg\" alt=\"Middle Oneonta Falls Oregon - Hiking in the Columbia River Gorge \/\/ localadventurer.com\" class=\"wp-image-36099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/middle-oneonta-falls-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/middle-oneonta-falls-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/middle-oneonta-falls-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/middle-oneonta-falls-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/middle-oneonta-falls-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/middle-oneonta-falls-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/middle-oneonta-falls.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\">10. <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/triple-falls-trail-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Triple Falls Hike &#8211; Because 3 is Better Than 1 \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em><em><em><em>Trailhead Coordinates:&nbsp;45.58849, -122.0806787,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B035'18.6%22N+122%C2%B004'42.6%22W\/@45.58849,-122.0806787,17z\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">map<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong>&nbsp;3.2 miles round trip<br><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong>&nbsp;610 ft<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Moderate<br><strong>Seasons:<\/strong>&nbsp;Year Round<br><strong>What You\u2019ll See:<\/strong>&nbsp;Much less crowded and you get to see a triple waterfall. You can also see Middle Oneonta and Upper Oneonta Falls along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee; border-left: 6px solid #FFB53A;\"><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/triple-falls-trail-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Hike the Stunning Triple Falls Trail in Oregon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"36106\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-oregon-hikes-2.jpg\" alt=\"How to Get to Triple Falls, Oregon - Hiking in the Columbia River Gorge \/\/ localadventurer.com\" class=\"wp-image-36106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-oregon-hikes-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-oregon-hikes-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-oregon-hikes-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-oregon-hikes-2-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-oregon-hikes-2-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-oregon-hikes-2-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-oregon-hikes-2.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"36108\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-oregon.jpg\" alt=\"How to Get to Triple Falls, Oregon - Hiking in the Columbia River Gorge \/\/ localadventurer.com\" class=\"wp-image-36108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-oregon-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-oregon-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-oregon-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-oregon-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-oregon-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-oregon-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-oregon.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"36104\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-hike-oregon.jpg\" alt=\"Your Essential Guide to the Triple Falls Hike, Oregon - Hiking in the Columbia River Gorge \/\/ localadventurer.com\" class=\"wp-image-36104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-hike-oregon-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-hike-oregon-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-hike-oregon-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-hike-oregon-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-hike-oregon-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-hike-oregon-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/triple-falls-hike-oregon.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\">11. <a href=\"https:\/\/alltrails.pxf.io\/zN9m1W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Beacon Rock Hike &#8211; Climb a Monolith (WA Side)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em><em><em><em>Trailhead Coordinates: 45.628520, -122.022228,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Beacon+Rock+Trailhead\/@45.6410502,-122.0362097,14z\/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sBeacon+Rock+Hike+trailhead!3m4!1s0x0:0xaf15f3ef646369d5!8m2!3d45.6285871!4d-122.0222068\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">map<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong>&nbsp;1.8 mile round trip<br><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong>&nbsp;680 ft<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Moderate<br><strong>Seasons:<\/strong>&nbsp;Year Round<br><strong>What You\u2019ll See:<\/strong>&nbsp;This is one of the most prominent geological features in te gorge. The 848-foot monolith was once the core of a volcano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee; border-left: 6px solid #FFB53A;\"><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/free-things-to-do-in-portland-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25 Free Things to Do in Portland Oregon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\">12. <a href=\"https:\/\/alltrails.pxf.io\/nLJ6D9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cape Horn &#8211; Close to Portland<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em><em><em><em>Trailhead Coordinates: 45.58852,-122.1809287,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B035'18.7%22N+122%C2%B010'43.5%22W\/@45.58852,-122.1809287,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d45.58852!4d-122.17874\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">map<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong>&nbsp;7.1 mi loop<br><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong>&nbsp;1350 ft<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Moderate<br><strong>Seasons:<\/strong>&nbsp;Year Round but Lower Part of the loop is closed Feb 1 to July 15<br><strong>What You\u2019ll See:<\/strong>&nbsp;Gorgeous views, rocky crags, steams and two waterfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee; border-left: 6px solid #FFB53A;\"><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/ultimate-oregon-coast-road-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Your Ultimate Oregon Coast Road Trip<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\">13. <a href=\"https:\/\/alltrails.pxf.io\/2190Ga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Coyote Wall &#8211; Walk the CLiffs (WA Side)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em><em><em><em>Trailhead Coordinates: 45.6999519,-121.4055847,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Coyote+Wall\/@45.6999519,-121.4055847,17z\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">map<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong>&nbsp;7.8 miles lollipop loop<br><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong>&nbsp;1,640 ft<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Moderate<br><strong>Seasons:<\/strong>&nbsp;Year Round<br><strong>What You\u2019ll See:<\/strong>&nbsp;See expansive views, wildflowers in the spring, and steep walls and drop-offs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee; border-left: 6px solid #FFB53A;\"><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/best-weekend-trips-from-portland-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15 Amazing Weekend Trips from Portland Oregon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/coyote-wall-hike.jpg\" alt=\"Coyote Wall Hike + 21 Best Columbia River Gorge Hikes You Don't Want to Miss\" class=\"wp-image-68327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/coyote-wall-hike.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/coyote-wall-hike-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/coyote-wall-hike-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/coyote-wall-hike-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/coyote-wall-hike-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/coyote-wall-hike-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/coyote-wall-hike-878x585.jpg 878w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/coyote-wall-hike-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\">14. <a href=\"https:\/\/alltrails.pxf.io\/dajJb7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Eagle Creek to Tunnel Falls Hike &#8211; Waterfalls Around Every Corner<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em><em><em><em>Trailhead Coordinates:&nbsp;45.636729, -121.919665,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Eagle+Creek+Trailhead\/@45.5951595,-122.153563,10z\/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1seagle+creek+trailhead!3m4!1s0x0:0x7e7ddf075caddc4c!8m2!3d45.636787!4d-121.9195747\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">map<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong>&nbsp;12 miles round trip<br><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong>&nbsp;1,775 ft<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Moderate<br><strong>Seasons:<\/strong>&nbsp;Year Round<br><strong>What You\u2019ll See:<\/strong>&nbsp;Multiple waterfalls, tall basalt cliffs, bridges over beautiful streams, and unique geological formations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee; border-left: 6px solid #FFB53A;\"><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/best-places-to-instagram-portland-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25 Most Popular Spots to Instagram Portland Oregon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1620\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/eagle-creek-trail-oregon.jpg\" alt=\"eagle creek trail oregon\" class=\"wp-image-69047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/eagle-creek-trail-oregon.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/eagle-creek-trail-oregon-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/eagle-creek-trail-oregon-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/eagle-creek-trail-oregon-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/eagle-creek-trail-oregon-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/eagle-creek-trail-oregon-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/eagle-creek-trail-oregon-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/eagle-creek-trail-oregon-260x390.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"difficult\"><u>Difficult Hikes + Backpacking in the Gorge<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\">15. <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/munra-point-hike-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Munra Point &#8211; FOr the THrills \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em><em><em><em>Trailhead Coordinates:&nbsp;45.636729, -121.919665,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Eagle+Creek+Trailhead\/@45.5951595,-122.153563,10z\/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1seagle+creek+trailhead!3m4!1s0x0:0x7e7ddf075caddc4c!8m2!3d45.636787!4d-121.9195747\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">map<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong>&nbsp;6 miles round trip<br><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong>&nbsp;2,270 ft<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Difficult, Unmaintained Trail<br><strong>Seasons:<\/strong>&nbsp;Year Round but hazardous when wet<br><strong>What You\u2019ll See:<\/strong>&nbsp;A dramatic ridge and beautiful views of the gorge. There was quite a bit of scrambling on this hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee; border-left: 6px solid #FFB53A;\"><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/munra-point-hike-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Do the Munra Point Hike<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"34755\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/C1_munra-point-oregon-hikes.jpg\" alt=\"Everything You Need to Know About the Munra Point Hike, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon\" class=\"wp-image-34755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/C1_munra-point-oregon-hikes-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/C1_munra-point-oregon-hikes-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/C1_munra-point-oregon-hikes-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/C1_munra-point-oregon-hikes-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/C1_munra-point-oregon-hikes-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/C1_munra-point-oregon-hikes-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/C1_munra-point-oregon-hikes.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"34765\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/munra-point-hike-oregon.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for the Munra Point Hike, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon\" class=\"wp-image-34765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/munra-point-hike-oregon-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/munra-point-hike-oregon-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/munra-point-hike-oregon-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/munra-point-hike-oregon-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/munra-point-hike-oregon-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/munra-point-hike-oregon-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/munra-point-hike-oregon.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\">16. <a href=\"https:\/\/alltrails.pxf.io\/dajJb7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Eagle Creek to Wahtum Lake Hike &#8211; Go Backpacking<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em><em><em>Trailhead Coordinates: 45.6367682, -121.9217929,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Eagle+Creek+Trailhead\/@45.6367682,-121.9217929,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x5495a7b3fcbd403f:0x7e7ddf075caddc4c!8m2!3d45.6367645!4d-121.9196042\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">map<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong>&nbsp;26.5 mile loop<br><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong>&nbsp;5,310 ft<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Difficult<br><strong>Seasons:<\/strong>&nbsp;Year Round<br><strong>What You\u2019ll See:<\/strong>&nbsp;See waterfalls, basalt columns, streams, and a beautiful lake. There are campgrounds in Eagle Creek but they are currently closed for the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee; border-left: 6px solid #FFB53A;\"><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/living-in-portland-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Living in Portland Oregon: The Pros and Cons<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\">17. <a href=\"https:\/\/alltrails.pxf.io\/1rQdax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Table Mountain &#8211; A Taste of the PCT<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em><em><em><em>Trailhead Coordinates: 45.65032, -121.9360787,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Bonneville+Trailhead\/@45.65032,-121.9360787,17z\/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x0:0x0!2zNDXCsDM5JzAxLjIiTiAxMjHCsDU2JzA5LjkiVw!3b1!8m2!3d45.65032!4d-121.9360787!3m4!1s0x5495e7c6c05a20e5:0x6d709907cf71b0ec!8m2!3d45.6506835!4d-121.9349284\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">map<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong>&nbsp;15.5 miles round trip<br><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong>&nbsp;4,320 ft<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Difficult<br><strong>Seasons:<\/strong>&nbsp;April to October<br><strong>What You\u2019ll See:<\/strong>&nbsp;Dip your feet in Gilette Lake, enjoy Greenleaf Falls, see Wauna Point, and hike a portion of the PCT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee; border-left: 6px solid #FFB53A;\"><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/best-places-to-eat-in-portland-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Ultimate Portland Food Bucket List<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\">18. <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/dog-mountain-hike-washington\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dog Mountain &#8211; Wildflower Heaven (WA Side) \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em><em><em><em>Trailhead Coordinates:&nbsp;45.6992035,-121.7101839,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Dog+Mountain+Trailhead\/@45.6992035,-121.7101839,17z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x54960a66933a3b5f:0xd04dd4a086009cc5!8m2!3d45.6992836!4d-121.7079211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">map<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong>&nbsp;6.9 mi<br><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong>&nbsp;2800 ft<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Difficult<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Dog+Mountain+Trailhead\/@45.6992035,-121.7101839,17z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x54960a66933a3b5f:0xd04dd4a086009cc5!8m2!3d45.6992836!4d-121.7079211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><br><\/a><strong>Seasons:<\/strong>&nbsp;Year Round but Mid-May to Early June for Wildflowers<br><strong>What You\u2019ll See:<\/strong>&nbsp;Northwest Balsamroot and other Wildflowers, Views of the Gorge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee; border-left: 6px solid #FFB53A;\"><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/dog-mountain-hike-washington\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dog Mountain Hike Washington &#8211; Best Wildflowers Near Portland<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"34353\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/columbia-river-gorge-national-scenic-area.jpg\" alt=\"Dog Mountain Trail, Columbia RIver Gorge National Scenic Area, Washington \/\/ localadventurer.com\" class=\"wp-image-34353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/columbia-river-gorge-national-scenic-area-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/columbia-river-gorge-national-scenic-area-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/columbia-river-gorge-national-scenic-area-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/columbia-river-gorge-national-scenic-area-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/columbia-river-gorge-national-scenic-area-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/columbia-river-gorge-national-scenic-area-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/columbia-river-gorge-national-scenic-area.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"34358\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/E1_dog-mountain-trail.jpg\" alt=\"Dog Mountain Trail, Columbia RIver Gorge National Scenic Area, Washington \/\/ localadventurer.com\" class=\"wp-image-34358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/E1_dog-mountain-trail-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/E1_dog-mountain-trail-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/E1_dog-mountain-trail-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/E1_dog-mountain-trail-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/E1_dog-mountain-trail-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/E1_dog-mountain-trail-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/E1_dog-mountain-trail.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"34354\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/D1_wildflower-hikes-in-the-gorge.jpg\" alt=\"Best Wildflower Hike in the Gorge - Dog Mountain Trail \/\/ localadventurer.com\" class=\"wp-image-34354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/D1_wildflower-hikes-in-the-gorge-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/D1_wildflower-hikes-in-the-gorge-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/D1_wildflower-hikes-in-the-gorge-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/D1_wildflower-hikes-in-the-gorge-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/D1_wildflower-hikes-in-the-gorge-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/D1_wildflower-hikes-in-the-gorge-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/D1_wildflower-hikes-in-the-gorge.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\">19. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oregonhikers.org\/field_guide\/Waucoma_Lakes_Loop_Hike\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Waucoma Lakes Loop Hike &#8211; For the Lake Lovers<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em><em><em><em>Trailhead Coordinates: 45.6260037, -121.7610187,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Rainy+Lake+Campground\/@45.6260037,-121.7610187,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x5495e3951d65fef5:0xa9b4072356f562b9!8m2!3d45.626!4d-121.75883\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">map<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong>&nbsp;16.5 miles loop<br><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong>&nbsp;4,737 ft<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Difficult<br><strong>Seasons:<\/strong>&nbsp;Summer and Fall<br><strong>What You\u2019ll See:<\/strong>&nbsp;Visit four lakes along the Waucoma Ridge and enjoy the amazing views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee; border-left: 6px solid #FFB53A;\"><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/cherry-blossoms-in-portland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Portland<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\">20. <a href=\"https:\/\/alltrails.pxf.io\/zN9m6W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Rock of Ages Loop Hike &#8211; All About the Rocks<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em><em><em><em><em>Trailhead Coordinates: 45.5902456, -122.0703989,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Horsetail+Falls+Trailhead\/@45.5902456,-122.0703989,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80998a480d044943:0xe81a95b7808ae896!8m2!3d45.5902419!4d-122.0682101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">map<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong>&nbsp;10 miles loop<br><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong>&nbsp;3,000 ft<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Difficult<br><strong>Seasons:<\/strong>&nbsp;April to October<br><strong>What You\u2019ll See:<\/strong>&nbsp;Amazing rock structures, including an arch, a beautiful backbone, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee; border-left: 6px solid #FFB53A;\"><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/best-views-in-portland-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to Find the Best Views in Portland<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\">21. <a href=\"https:\/\/alltrails.pxf.io\/ba99bb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Larch Mountain Hike &#8211; Iconic Falls and Amazing Views<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em><em><em><em>Trailhead Coordinates: 45.5789337, -122.1205987,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Multnomah+Falls+Recreation+Area\/@45.5789337,-122.1205987,17z\/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x0:0x0!2zNDXCsDM0JzQ0LjIiTiAxMjLCsDA3JzA2LjMiVw!3b1!8m2!3d45.57893!4d-122.11841!3m4!1s0x0:0x8f90131a12e1f283!8m2!3d45.5776198!4d-122.1170021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">map<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong>&nbsp;14.4 miles round trip<br><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong>&nbsp;4,055 ft<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Difficult<br><strong>Seasons:<\/strong>&nbsp;April to November<br><strong>What You\u2019ll See:<\/strong>&nbsp;See iconic waterfalls then end with an amazing 360-degree view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/larch-mountain-trail-oregon.jpg\" alt=\"larch mountain trail oregon\" class=\"wp-image-69117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/larch-mountain-trail-oregon.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/larch-mountain-trail-oregon-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/larch-mountain-trail-oregon-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/larch-mountain-trail-oregon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/larch-mountain-trail-oregon-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/larch-mountain-trail-oregon-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/larch-mountain-trail-oregon-878x585.jpg 878w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/larch-mountain-trail-oregon-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"map\"><u>Map of the Columbia River Gorge<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1zCBwXrES1aFvAHov9gcIeqeA_sAxY65W&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\" id=\"more\"><u>More Easy Hikes You Can Add On<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alltrails.pxf.io\/R533PR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Catherine Creek State Park, Washington<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 90 species of wildflowers between Feb and July<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>She Who Watches<\/strong> \u2013 guided tours to see petroglyph\/pictograph that is run twice a week in April to October (Fri and Sat 10 AM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bridal Veil Falls<\/strong> \u2013 120 ft cascading falls \u2013 not our favorite waterfall\/hike, but it\u2019s close to many of the others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Hood River Spit<\/strong> \u2013 popular beach for windsurfers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Women\u2019s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint<\/strong> \u2013 see Vista House and Beacon Rock from here<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alltrails.pxf.io\/Mm33n2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Gibbons Creek Wildlife Art Trail, Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 easy, kid-friendly, lots of wildlife<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alltrails.pxf.io\/m5VVRa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Horsetail Falls<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 a waterfall right along the road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alltrails.pxf.io\/Qy33Px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Little Beacon Rock Loop Hike<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 see Beacon Rock\u2019s much smaller and older neighbor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alltrails.pxf.io\/5gPPa3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pool of the Winds Hike<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 easy hike to see two waterfalls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eagle Creek Overlook Hike<\/strong> \u2013 get views of the Bonneville Dam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\" id=\"tips\"><u>Essential Tips for Hiking in Oregon<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/go.localadventurer.com\/alltrails-plus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AllTrails+<\/a><\/strong> to have access to trail maps offline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waterfalls are fuller during winter, but the weather is also rainier. Early summer or fall is best since you might get decent weather and the waterfalls aren\u2019t a trickle, otherwise, don\u2019t forget your rain jackets!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solid hiking shoes are really helpful. These&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/go.localadventurer.com\/danner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">waterproof ones<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;are our go-to year-round.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the winter, the trails can be iced over, so hike with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/go.localadventurer.com\/crampons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>crampons<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are commonly landslides or fires and sometimes trails are closed. Check&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recmain\/crgnsa\/recreation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">this site<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;for current closures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is our go-to&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/go.localadventurer.com\/wandrd-fernweh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">adventure camera backpack<\/a><\/strong>. It\u2019s water-resistant so it\u2019s good for light rain and mist from the waterfalls, but you can easily throw on a rainfly when you head more protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re taking photos, don\u2019t forget a&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/go.localadventurer.com\/underwater-housing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">waterproof casing<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/go.localadventurer.com\/dslr-rain-cover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cover<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;to protect your camera. Even if it\u2019s not raining, many of the waterfalls have a ton of mist. It also helps to have a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/go.localadventurer.com\/peak-design-tripod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>tripod<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/go.localadventurer.com\/nd-filter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ND filters<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;if you\u2019re hoping to shoot waterfalls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stay\"><u>Best Places to Stay in the COlumbia River Gorge<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/embed\/gm?aid=5fb572830099f500178b7a5a&#038;address=Columbia River Gorge, Oregon&#038;checkin=&#038;markerimage=https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/huedhbm8g\/image\/upload\/v1606334176\/temp\/5fb83b5143166b0017609095-1606334176.png&#038;maincolor=6A5A97\" id=\"stay22-widget\" width=\"100%\" height=\"460\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none padding-none\" id=\"checklist\"><u>Planning Checklist<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-none padding-none is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/go.localadventurer.com\/travel-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">comprehensive insurance<\/a><\/strong> for your trip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/best-language-apps-for-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">these helpful language apps<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find a great deal on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/embed\/gm?aid=5fb572830099f500178b7a5a&amp;address=Columbia River Gorge, Oregon&amp;checkin=&amp;markerimage=https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/huedhbm8g\/image\/upload\/v1606334176\/temp\/5fb83b5143166b0017609095-1606334176.png&amp;maincolor=6A5A97\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hotels in the area<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrange a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/go.localadventurer.com\/rental-car\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rental car<\/a><\/strong> for your trip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/-l92258?partner_id=5M7ZNDX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Book a tour<\/a><\/strong> for your visit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/go.localadventurer.com\/priority-pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">airport lounge access<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buy a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/go.localadventurer.com\/portable-charger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">travel charger<\/a><\/strong> to keep your devices charged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get a new <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/best-travel-backpack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">backpack<\/a><\/strong> for your trip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40ph4Ti\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Columbia River Gorge hiking guide<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pack the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/best-travel-shoes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">appropriate shoes<\/a><\/strong> for your trip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t forget your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/carry-on-essentials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in-flight essentials<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-none\" id=\"resources\"><u>More Resources<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40j1E2O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Columbia River Gorge Topo Map<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40ph4Ti\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Day Hiking: Columbia River Gorge<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3lR5BfU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hiking Waterfalls Oregon: A Guide to the State&#8217;s Best Waterfall Hikes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff865c;\"><strong><em>Which of these Oregon hikes have you done? Any hikes we should add?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pins\"><u>Did you enjoy this post? Pin it for later<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"36324\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-hikes-ft.jpg\" alt=\"21 Amazing Hikes in the Gorge - Best hikes Near Portland Oregon\" class=\"wp-image-36324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-hikes-ft-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-hikes-ft-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-hikes-ft-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-hikes-ft-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-hikes-ft-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-hikes-ft-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/columbia-river-gorge-hikes-ft.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-id=\"36327\" src=\"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/waterfalls-in-oregon-hikes-ft.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking to Waterfalls in Oregon - 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