Carson, Washington
Top Spots in and near Carson
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Hood River, Oregon
Hood River Mountain Loop
5.04.4 mi / 912 ft gainHood River Mountain Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Hood River, Oregon.Read more -
Multnomah County, Oregon
Multnomah Falls
4.22.61 mi / 1214 ft gainSee the beautiful Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge with just a few hundred foot walk. If you can, come early or late to avoid the crowds. Multnomah Falls is worth a quick stop anytime you're visiting the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in Oregon and is one of the closest wat...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Wiesendanger Falls
3.02 mi / 1591 ft gainYou can get on the trail in about 45 minutes from Portland and 35 minutes from Hood River via I-84. Once you get out of your car in the Multnomah Falls parking lot, head over to the historic Multnomah Falls Lodge. This is a neat place to check out after your hike. Then, follow the crowds to the ...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Multnomah-Wahkeena Loop
4.45.11 mi / 2162 ft gainThe Multnomah-Wahkeena loop is a classic hike in the Columbia Gorge. Few hikes take you by as many waterfalls, and the tree cover makes it a great hike in the rain. Starting at the Multnomah Falls Parking Area, head to the main viewing area of Multnomah Falls. If you get there early in the morn...Read more -
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Larch Mountain's Summit
4.213.28 mi / 4629 ft gainDone as a loop or one way shuttle (in summer/fall), the full Larch Mountain experience starts at the large (but still always full) Multnomah Falls parking lot. There you'll have the chance to grab a final snack, use the restroom, and fill water bottles before joining all the "tourist" hikers on t...Read more -
Corbett, Oregon
Wahkeena Falls
4.00.48 mi / 427 ft gainThis Waterfall is located along the Colombia River Gorge and is surrounded by many other, much more trafficked waterfalls so it gets a lot fewer visitors. This is a beautiful spot to relax at, take photos, and get away from some of the crowds. The bottom of the falls end right at the parking lot ...Read more -
Corbett, Oregon
Fairy Falls
4.82.02 mi / 1293 ft gainFairy Falls sits in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, not much more than a mile from the Wahkeena Trailhead. The parking lot is right off the Old Columbia River Highway and will be packed with cars in the summer. Head up the trail towards Wahkeena Falls, which is not far up the hill. This f...Read more -
Skamania County, Washington
Indian Heaven to Blue Lake
4.66.71 mi / 997 ft gainCrowds and mosquitoes were nonexistent as we went a bit early in the season. The trails were all covered in snow, but we were able to do some way finding with a GPS and topo map. 3.5 miles in we found a dry spot next to Blue Lake and set up shop. After dropping off our gear we climbed up Gifford...Read more -
Washougal, Washington
Cape Horn Trail
4.36.76 mi / 1795 ft gainThe Cape Horn Trail is great for those who are short on time, but still want to get outside for something close by with great views. Located just 35 min east of Portland, the Cape Horn Trail offers a few different possibilities for you to hike. The whole loop (lower section is closed from Feb 1s...Read more -
Corbett, Oregon
Hike to Upper Bridal Veil Falls
5.00.5 miAt the parking lot for Angel's Rest, turn left uphill on to Palmer Mill Road. Drive for about a mile, and park right past a tributary stream/small waterfall (pictured above) on your left that flows through a small pipe under the road. You will see a small space to park on the right. Park here and...Read more -
Mount Hood, Oregon
Kayak Laurance Lake
5.0This lake is found about 25 miles south of Hood River, Or. $5 for day use and now other passes are accepted, just keep that in mind. There are camping sites all over the lake as well, so if you are thinking of making a weekend out of it. It wasn't very crowded on a weekend during the summer so y...Read more -
White Salmon, Washington
Coyote Wall Loop
3.56.29 mi / 1962 ft gainCoyote Wall is a relatively uncrowded trail system in the Columbia River Gorge that provides outstanding views of the Columbia River. The trail system is made up primarily of user-created mountain biking trails, allowing hikers a choose-your-own-adventure approach to exploring the area. Start o...Read more -
Bridal Veil, Oregon
Angel's Rest
4.34.45 mi / 1568 ft gainThe Columbia River Gorge is absolutely full of incredible hikes - that said, this is one of the best and requires less time and energy than some of the others. Starting at a paved parking lot right off the Historic Columbia River Gorge Highway (note: it's a very popular trail so arrive early or ...Read more -
Bridal Veil, Oregon
Devil's Rest-Wahkeena Falls Loop
4.09.82 mi / 2779 ft gainThis loop takes advantage of the western Columbia River Gorge's vast network of trails - hidden behind the roadside waterfalls - to allow you to visit several popular attractions without fighting traffic along the historic highway. All told, the loop hits 3 named waterfalls (Coopey Falls, Fairy F...Read more -
Mosier, Oregon
Mosier Plateau Trail
2.79 mi / 600 ft gainThe Columbia River Gorge is full of hidden gems, especially for new folks like me. I just found out about this little trail right in the middle of Mosier Oregon. The trail is great for new hikers, and if you have some friends visiting this would be the perfect trail to take them on if they don'...Read more -
Yacolt, Washington
Silver Star Mountain & Ed's Trail Loop
4.64.74 mi / 1194 ft gainSilver Star is simply a must-do hike for adventure lovers here in the Northwest! From the parking area, take the main trail up to the first open meadow. Eds Trail splits off here, meeting back up just before the summit. Be warned, Eds Trail is much steeper in sections and is more difficult than ...Read more