Best lake trails in Cascade Locks, Oregon
Explore the most popular lake trails near Cascade Locks with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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Top trails (7)
Mount Defiance Trail
#1 - Mount Defiance Trail
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Areahard
(423)
(423)Length: 12.4 mi • Est. 8 h 25 m
Hike to the highest point of the Columbia Gorge with amazing views of Mt. Hood, Mt. St Helens, and Mt. Adams
Many consider this hike Oregon's hardest trail. As you climb this six million year old shield volcano, you will find breathtaking views of the Columbia Gorge, Mt. Adams, and Mt. St Helens.
While the top is marred by a bunch of communication equipment, you will still find one of the best views of Mt Hood.Show more
Eagle Creek to Benson Plateau Loop
#3 - Eagle Creek to Benson Plateau Loop
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Areahard(9)
(9)Length: 14.8 mi • Est. 9 h 30 m
Please note: as of September 2020, the Eagle Creek and surrounding area remains closed due to increased mudslide risk from past fire damage. For updates: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/crgnsa/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=29912&actid=50Show more
Washington Backcountry Discovery Loop Route
#4 - Washington Backcountry Discovery Loop Route
Gifford Pinchot National Forestmoderate(8)
(8)Length: 1073.5 mi
Note: This is not the official WBDR route.Show more
Eagle Creek to Wahtum Lake [CLOSED]
#6 - Eagle Creek to Wahtum Lake [CLOSED]
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Areahard(12)
(12)Length: 23.1 mi • Est. Multi-day
Please note: as of October 2020 the Eagle Creek and surrounding area remains close due to landslide damage. For updates, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/crgnsa/recreation#conditions.Show more
Tanner Butte Trail [CLOSED]
#7 - Tanner Butte Trail [CLOSED]
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Areahard(13)
(13)Length: 18.3 mi • Est. 10 h 46 m
Note: Closed due to previous fire damage. You can check the trail status here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/crgnsa/recarea/?recid=30074Show more