Long trail but so worth it. This trail merged seamlessly into the Tamamous trail and the Bonneville…read moreTrail. I easily walked 10 miles or more. Take a walking stick or get some plastic ones cause if you're not ready, you could stumble like some of the horses on the trail. Have fun, take some water and enjoy!

Absolutely beautiful, interesting and adventurous. We hiked to a beautiful waterfall. The hike was…read moreabout 5 miles in and out. I can't wait to return and explore more of this amazing trail.

This one is gorgeous. Small parking lot. The hike is 2/3 mile round trip but worth every step!…read morePlenty of benches along the way for breaks...or naps. Many photo opps here. Look for the sun shining through the trees at just the right time.

What a great workout & beautiful hike definately gets the heart rate up. Bring sturdy hiking…read moreshoes. Arrive before 11 on weekends if you want a chance at a parking spot. DON'T park where your car will hang over the white line or your vehicle will be marked with a big red "TOW" I gave this a 4 star cause its so incredibly busy on the weekend.

This hike kept coming up again and again in reviews, so I came to check it out and I just don't get…read moreit? I can see the appeal for mountain bikers but as a hiker there are so much prettier places around! This felt like a desolate land speckled with burned trees, dried out grass and black rock. This may hold a certain wind swept novelty for some but coming from the desert, not what I was looking for. Maybe it's best in the early spring? By late June the creeks were all dry. The trails were also confusing and didn't match the maps in my guides. There are signs posted that the government has taken to trying to consolidate the unauthorized mountain bike trails so this seems to be a work in progress. Also be careful out here, I ended up turning around because I was quite sure I saw a mountain lion hop into some trees higher on the ridge-line. Just my humble opinion as a tourist and wanted to share my 2 cents since was so highly regarded!

This feels like a Westerosi road. Maybe "THE" Westerosi road…read more It feels like the trail through forests and hills and meadows that used to to take Game of Thrones characters many seasons to get through, but was being traversed in a single day in later seasons. These rolling hills and creeks are reminiscent of Scottish highlands. The trails are very moderate and you can make your hike as long or as short as you please. Only downside is that you don't have tremendous Cascade views, just peaceful valleys and babbling brooks.

Every year this hike gets busier and busier but the flowers still bloom beautifully and the…read morecaretakers make sure they aren't abused by the riff raff, NO DOGS allowed on this side, I see so many dogs left in cars because this isn't widely known. Bring water and snacks. The closest restroom is back in town so stop in Mosier if you need to first. Enjoyable all year great trails and amazing views.

This hike starts at Rowena Crest so you can enjoy fabulous views of this famous loop at the start…read moreof your hike. Along the way there are expansive views of the Columbia River Gorge as you climb in elevation and reach the top you will see Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams, snow capped and standing proud! This 3 mile hike is spectacular when the wild flowers are in bloom. The meadows are filled with purple broadleaf lupine, bright yellow beach sunflowers and pink Columbia dessert parsley, white Hood River milkvetch and some tiny daisies. It's so pretty anytime, but when the wildflowers are in bloom, it's ideal. Do wear appropriate shoes as the trail is uneven in parts with some rocks and you climb in elevation for about 1.5 miles. My legs are wobbly so next time I will bring poles although most people wouldn't need them as this is considered an easy trail. This trail is in the Columbia River Gorge so the winds are often very strong, sometimes making it hard to walk! So check the weather before you head out there. There is no shade along the trail so wear a hat, put on sunscreen and bring plenty of water. As tempting as it may be, do NOT pick the wild flowers or step on them. This is a fragile ecosystem and part of a preservation system. Leave the trails as you found them! Dogs allowed here but must remain on leash. Gets very crowded on weekends when the wild flowers are in bloom. I was there on a sunny Tuesday and only encountered a handful of people along the trail. Located in a Mosier, about 10 minutes east of Hood River and 75 minutes from Portland, it's worth the drive out there. Plenty of parking at Rowena Crest where the trail starts but no restrooms or water so stop somewhere prior. Make a day of it! Do another trail, drive Scenic Route 30 and finish your day in Hood River. Enjoy a cold cider or a glass of wine. You earned it!

I LOVED this trail. So much fun with so much to see along the way and gorgeous views of the gorge…read moreand Mt Hood. The Labyrinth links to a few trails including Coyote Wall. Although the Labyrinth alone is shown as a 3 1/2 mile out and back there is a link trail at Labyrinth Falls that shoots over the ridge and towards Little Maui Falls Trail and Coyote, as well as a signed junction pointing you towards each falls. These trails are clearly popular with bikers and hikers. Signage states that dogs have to be leashed December to July. Aside from the constant epic views, the landscape is unique with streams, falls, springtime flowers, and (I assume) ground squirrels popping up and down from their homes. We started at the trailhead at the junction of Old Hwy 8 and the 14 at Rowland Lake. There's a small parking area there with more parking along the 8. The trail actually starts by heading up the semi-creepy abandoned hwy 8 where you'll quickly encounter Lower Labyrinth Falls. Soon you'll encounter trail signage that'll lead you on your way. Just a stunning trail, other worldly. We only covered part of the trails available in the area and can't wait to return for more!

I was lucky enough to have gone hiking here a few weeks before the fire…read more I parked at Rowena Crest, and accidentally wandered a couple of miles up a hill and back down. The Tom McCall trail starts right across the street from Rowena Crest. It's 1.5 miles from the parking area to the top of the hill. There are no restrooms nearby. Parking is free, and permits are not required. However, this area fills up very fast. Even during a Northern Lights show at 3am a few weeks ago, the parking area was crowded and lit up with headlights. Out of all the wildflower hikes I've personally done so far in the Columbia River Gorge, this was the prettiest one. I went in late May and in early June. The balsam root was beginning to droop, but a lot of the other flowers were still in full bloom, or just beginning to bloom. I got some great photos of lupine and paintbrush with the Gorge in the background. Aside from the wildflowers, there was also a lot of plant diversity on this trail compared to others in the area. I saw lots of oak or tanoak near the top of the hill, and some cool looking multi colored shrubs I don't yet know the names of. This trail has been temporarily closed since the fire. I'm not sure how the fire affected the area, or how long it will be until it reopens.

Event: Wandering through Wild Flowers…read more Pros: Im with a group called #Afronature located in Portland and we get out to explore monthly. This time around we decided to explore the Tom McCall Preserve. There was roughly 30 Black individual who made the brave hike up this mountain. Let me tell you on a scale of 1 to 10, this 5 mile hike was about a 9 in difficulty for non hikers. We literally huffed and puffed our behinds to the top of that dawg gone mountain! The views and the wildflowers were beautiful. Cons: n/a Side Note: Bring plenty of Water and snacks! There is very little shade so it is possible to get dehydrated. Wear appropriate boots or walking shoes. Loose clothes are suggested. And bring plenty of sun screen!!!!!!

This hike kicked my butt for sure! So awesome though. Lots of elevation gain when you're first…read morestarting off, we took off on the Oneonta trail end and went all the way to the bridge over triple falls then looped back and went down and up around to ponytail and horsetail falls. It was over 5 miles but my husband rocking it out with our two year old on his back but so worth it. Feet were dead at the end. It was some pretty sketchy areas going up towards triple falls. I slipped few times. Be extremely careful out there especially with kids. The trail is definitely not well maintained. It's not the hardest trail in the gorge but not the easiest by any means either. Lots of shaded areas and a few open face areas that aren't too bad unless you're in the beaming sun which we happen to be the day we went. It's a busy trail, there we lots of people out there. A lot of trails that we go on it stars to get more scare the further along we go but not this one, tons of kids too which i was surprised by because of all of the scary areas. Great trail for anyone looking to check out some insanely beautiful waterfalls, it's plenty of them alone the path!

I loved this hike... I did it not long after I start d hiking though and I will say there were…read moreplaces I came to that were steep and the trail was lots of loose rocks. Partially being new to hiking I'm sure I found a few of these areas more difficult . Luckily I had brought trekking poles with me which made it better. And it was worth it once I got to the falls. The trail continues on past triple falls but the day I went it was late afternoon and I didn't want to keep going and end up in the dark.

More than just a hole in the ground, the Guler Ice Caves are a hidden gem located a few miles…read moresouthwest of Trout Lake along NF-24 in the Gifford-Pinchot. It's a day-use site (re: $5, no camping allowed) with a small packed-dirt parking area, a few trails and picnic tables, and the aforementioned caves, which are situated just to the left (re: east) of the parking area as you enter, which is not immediately apparent, especially if there are cars already parked there; for some reason, no signs in the immediate area point you in the right direction, so you may struggle to find it, if you don't know where to look. Below ground level, the caves act as a heat trap, keeping temperatures at or below freezing all-year round: even on an 85 degree day like the one during our visit, the cave is absolutely frigid, slick, and somewhat dangerous to traverse, and more extensive than it first appears. You might be tempted to believe that the semi-circular chamber just below the entrance stairs is all there is to the cave system, but a careful look at the map on the marker display above reveals deeper, more exciting chambers, such as the crystal grotto, further in either direction. Hard-hats, boots with good traction, flashlights, cold-weather clothing, and probably knee-pads (in case of highly likely slips, trips and falls) are recommended beyond the main chamber. I've been wanting to visit here for some time, but as we were inadequately prepared for the environment, we did not venture far beyond the entrance; a mistake I guarantee will be corrected during our next visit. Also important to note that the caves are virtually inaccessible during the winter without some sort of vehicle capable of traversing heavy snow, as we encountered last April during an attempted visit, only to find the roads completely blocked by a wall of ice and snow. Wait until late spring or early summer, when the snowpack has melted, before trying to visit in a car or truck.