Rowena Plateau Trail is a 2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near The Dalles, Oregon that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until September.
kid friendly
birding
hiking
nature trips
trail running
walking
views
wild flowers
no dogs
There were gorgeous views of the Gorge on this trail. Super windy when we were there. Beautiful wild flowers everywhere. Followed this with a walk up old scenic hiway trail which was also very scenic and easy.
It’s a nice 30 mins walk on a flat terrain with a great view of the river
Did this one first day of March! Wildflowers are in early bloom. Spring is on its way! Trail is easy to follow. Great views! Would love to snowshoe in winter. Wouldn't recommend in summer for hot temperatures and rattles. Great for all ages! Would do again.
Very nice hike take a camera
Great views! Cute ponds!
Easy trail with great views of the gorge! Be prepared to be exposed to the sun and high winds.
Solid views from the top.
Easy. Great view of wildflowers
Beautiful views. Can't wait to come back when the wildflowers are in bloom.
The upper trail is ok. On a clear day it is possible to see Hood and Adams. The lower trail is just a short walk but the ponds have croaking frogs that are nice to listen to.
beautiful flowers and views a gorgeous drive also added miles if you go up Mcall point wow bteathtaking
nice views
Looks great, but no dogs allowed. Only 3 stars because of that.
we loved the views. September was very brown and dry and would love to go in the spring. Easy walking. Deserted on a Saturday afternoon. Saw hawks, vultures, blue jays, crows.
A very easy, relaxing trail with breathtaking views. The lush green ponds seem magical, especially this time of the year when the entire trail is mostly surrounded by dry grasses.
This out and back hike is not to long and does not provide anything for those looking for an intense physical challenge, but it is not to be missed. The trail takes you out across the Rowena Plateau, which stretches out along the Columbia River and provides amazing views up and down the gorge. Much of the plateau is covered in meadow, filled with flowers during the spring. Between the landscape of the plateau and the moss covered rocks, I felt I was back in Ireland on a hike, until I would look up and seeing the stunning River Gorge and I knew this was a wholly unique place.
Absolutely stunning wildflowers in late May with sweeping views of the Columbia River Gorge. One of my favorite hikes in the area.