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COLUMBIA GORGE Visitors Guide DRIVE • HIKE • LEARN • CAMP • DINE • DRINK 2014 COLUMBIA GORGE Visitors Guide DRIVE • HIKE • LEARN • CAMP • DINE • DRINK DOWNLOAD GUIDE TO YOUR MOBILE DEVICE A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF THE HOOD RIVER NEWS AND THE DALLES CHRONICLE CONTENTS WELCOME 4 DRIVE 5 HIKE 7 MOVE 15 LEARN 19 CAMP 25 DINE 33 EVENTS 45 Because pets are family too! Keep your pet safe and happy while enjoying the Gorge day or night! Day & Overnight Lodging Training • Grooming Call us now! 541-354-2267 3085 Lower Mill Drive • Hood River, OR 97031 • www.CascadePetCamp.com COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 3 WELCOME Welcome to the Columbia River Gorge – 461 square miles of pure playground awaiting your pleasure. If you’re not sure where to start, here is a wealth of suggestions to sample, savor and remember. JOE PETSHOW MARILYN ROTH Publishers CHELSEA MARR General Manager 1029 May Street • Hood River KIRBY NEUMANN-REA KATHY URSPRUNG Your new source for wellness and healthy aging Editors Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Nutrition, Fine Teas, Facials, Resurfacing Treatments, Make-Up & Waxing Nikol Angel, LAc (Acupuncturist/Herbalist) 541.399.3439 DEB JONES Mary Lively (Esthetician) 541.490.5796 TONYA SCHROEDER RAY SWIFT Advertising JODY THOMPSON Advertising Manager arol MARK GIBSON C ADAM LAPIERRE a lQR code generated on http://qrcode.littleidiot.be Photography Anna JIM DRAKE DAVID MARVIN LISA BECHARAS Your Best Friend SAM SAVAGE Graphic Designers for Real Estate ANDY TAYLOR in the Gorge! Layout Design 541-490-5099 HOOD RIVER NEWS 419 State Street, Hood River, OR 97031 [email protected] 541.386.1234 • hoodrivernews.com Check out all the homes for sale: THE DALLES CHRONICLE www.RealEstateInTheGorge.com 315 Federal Street, The Dalles, OR 97058 www.HoodRiverProperties.com 541.296.2141 • thedalleschronicle.com OR & WA Broker PRINTED AT COLUMBIA GORGE PRESS 4 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 DRIVEFrom intimate views to sweeping panoramas, lush forest and farmland to arid high desert, the Columbia River Gorge has something for everyone and these byways and backroads will help you explore the best of it — or grab a map and stick a pin in it. There are no wrong turns in the Gorge. DRIVE DRIVE COLUMBIA GORGE LOOP through Glenwood, down the the historic community of Shan- Dalles Mountain Road Klickitat River Canyon toward iko, continuing north through Dramatic views of the western Goldendale; after you’ve climbed Grass Valley and Moro to Biggs An unpaved route through a gorge from Crown Point and out of the canyon, head right Junction and Interstate 84 for working cattle ranch, deeded Cape Horn, and of the eastern back into it again by traveling the return journey westbound to by its last owners to the state of Gorge from Highway 14. Take south on Highway 142 to Klicki- The Dalles. Washington. The ranch is now a side trip on the Columbia tat and Lyle. At Lyle, head west Worthwhile extensions to this part of Columbia Hills State River Historic Highway between on Highway 14 back to Bingen. loop may be made by traveling Park and the ranch house is a Corbett and Ainsworth Park farther south on Highway 97 to departure point for hikes and for a look at some of the most the Highway 216 junction, then offers occasional historical and spectacular waterfalls around, MT. HOOD LOOP back north through Antelope to interpretive programs. The rug- including misty and majestic Dramatic views of Mt. Hood and Shaniko. Or keep traveling south ged road itself travels through Multnomah Falls. the scenic Hood River valley. on Highway 97 to Madras, then spectacular viewing for wildflow- From Troutdale, follow the From Hood River, follow High- follow Highway 26 northwest to ers and wildlife. At the crest of the Columbia Hills it meets up Columbia River Scenic Highway way 35 south through Mt. Hood Warm Springs and the junc- with paved roads toward Cen- east to Ainsworth State Park, to the junction with Highway tion with Highway 216. Follow then continue eastbound along terville and Goldendale. From 26, then west on Highway 26 Highway 216 east to Highway Interstate 84, turn north at The Interstate 84 past Hood River through Zigzag, Welches and 197 near Maupin and the return Dalles Exit 85 onto Highway 197, to The Dalles. Cross The Dalles Brightwood to Gresham. journey north to The Dalles. turn right at the junction of 197 Bridge and head west on High- From Gresham, head north to and Washington Highway 14, way 14 through Lyle, Bingen, Interstate 84 and the return trip then take the next left. Stevenson, North Bonneville and to Hood River. SHORTER ROUTES Camas to Interstate 205. Cross To extend the trip, take a side the Columbia River on Interstate trip from Government Camp, go- Rowena Loops Hood River Fruit Loop 205 (Glenn Jackson Bridge) to ing up the mountain to historic These offer spectacular driv- Interstate 84, then return east to Timberline Lodge. A picturesque trip through the Troutdale. ing on the eastern end of the orchard country of rural Hood Historic Columbia River Highway. River County. From the Hood EAST SIDE LOOP Start at Mosier or The Dalles for River Bridge exit, travel south on MT. ADAMS LOOP a combination of up-close and Highway 35 to the community of Broad vistas of wide open panoramic views that regularly Scenic, backcountry route to the wheatfields, Deschutes River Mount Hood, turn right through foothills of Mt. Adams and the draw car companies to film their Parkdale and the take the Dee Canyon and juniper rangelands commercials. For variety, loop Klickitat River Canyon. of the eastern Cascades. Highway back to Hood River. From Bingen, follow High- back on the State Road-Seven- From The Dalles, head south on mile Hill route for spectacular way 141 north through White Highway 197 through Dufur, Salmon, Husum and BZ Corners panoramas of both the eastern Tygh Valley and Maupin to the and central Columbia Gorge. to Trout Lake. Then head east on junction with Highway 97. Then the Goldendale-Glenwood Road go northeast on Highway 97 to Mt. Hood WOW! Low 4.5% Socialize Listing Commission Rafting Tours R Wine Tasting R Tours Golf Kayaking R Scenic Flights R Waterfall Hikes Beer Tours R Things To Do . Ask us . CheriCheri Belander Belander RealReal Estate Estate [email protected] OR Principal Open June to September mthoodsocialize.com • 541-400-0481 541-806-5424 Broker/Owner 6 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 It’s hardHIKE to imagine any location with more hiking trails per square mile than the Gorge. From short, tree-lined strolls with family to rugged ridge treks, you’ll find something to meet all tastes. HIKE HIKE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE Sam Walker Trail #4402 signs, benches and a stand of to the top of Hamilton Moun- Rated: Easy, universal access hike old-growth white oak along the tain along Hamilton Creek with WASHINGTON suitable for all seasons. Length: way. several waterfall viewpoints. 1.1 miles with elevation gain of Unpaved, limited-access trails Overlooks Beacon Rock in the Dog Mountain Trail #147 60 feet. Views of the Columbia north of the road. western Columbia Gorge. Rated: Most difficult. River and Horsetail Falls. Trail- Rolling, open countryside Access: Take the state park ac- Length: 3.1 miles with 2,800-foot head 10 miles west of Bonneville abounds with wildflowers in the cess road north from Washing- elevation gain. Dam on Washington Highway early spring. ton Highway 14 opposite Beacon Premier wildlife and flower 14. Access: Turn south on Skama- Located off old highway above Rock. hike in May through early June. nia Landing Road and proceed Washington Highway 14 be- Watch out for poison oak on one-quarter mile to parking lot tween Bingen and Lyle. Herman Creek #406 the lower reaches, and pack a on west side of the road. North- Access: From Bingen, turn north Great family hike, with moderate windbreaker. Access: Trailhead west Forest Pass required. at Rowland Lake and follow elevation gain for the first part 13 miles east of Stevenson on paved highway around lake to of its length. Trail crosses largest Washington Highway 14. Same Catherine Creek plateau, and watch for parking old-growth forest in the Colum- trailhead leads to Augsberger Rated: Easy. area on the north side of the bia River Gorge and leads 11.3 Trail #4407, an eight-mile route Length: Several choices, road. miles to Wahtum Lake. Horses gaining 3,050 feet. Northwest including a 1.5-mile paved, allowed. Forest Pass required. handicapped-accessible path on Hamilton Mountain Access: From Interstate 84 east, the south side of the road with Rated: Moderate to difficult. take Cascade Locks Exit 44. Drive waterfall viewpoint, interpretive Rigorous but rewarding climb 1.8 miles through town and Motel 6 Visitors Guide 2014 sixth vertical:Layout 1 3/27/2014 9:50 AM Page 1 Outdoor pool 70 rooms AARP discount Close to rodeo Free high-speed internet Easy Access: East I-84, Exit 82 West I-84, Exit 84 Call Now! 800-4MOTEL 541-296-1191 www.motel6.com 2500 W. 6th St., The Dalles, OR 97058 8 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 under I-84 to the entrance ramp. parking area. (Don’t leave valu- Take a sharp right at the Oxbow ables in your car.) Fish Hatchery sign and drive 1.6 Northwest Forest Pass required. miles to the Herman Creek Work Center. Trail starts at the work Wahclella Trail #436 center. Rated: Easy, four-season hike to Wahclella Falls. OREGON Length: Just over one mile with gentle climb of 300 feet. Access: Eagle Creek Trail #440 Take Bonneville Dam exit 40 Length: 13.1 mile with gradual from Interstate 84; trailhead climb of 3,200 feet (most of this parking at intersection of off- elevation gain is concentrated ramp with Columbia River Scenic in switchbacks near the end of Highway.
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