Best wildlife trails in Cascade Locks, Oregon

This is a nice, well marked, easy to follow trail, great for beginners with Dry Creek Falls as a big reward at the end. Hikers comment that they love cooling off in the pool next to the waterfall which is also a perfect picnic spot. It's shady and quiet with a few fallen trees to navigate around. Show more

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

Note: As of October 2020, the Herman Creek trailhead is closed due to root rot and hazardous trees. For updates, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/crgnsa/recreation#conditions. A pretty decent uphill! A few nice viewpoints of the Gorge with Mt Hood peeking through!Show more

For updated information, please review the website. https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=114Show more

Please note that the road leading to this trailhead closes annually during winter. See these websites for up to date road closure information: https://multco.us/roads/larch-mountain-road https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/crgnsa/recarea/?recid=29942 This peak with its rocky summit spire will provide you great views of Portland, Mt. Hood and the Columbia Gorge This loop hike will start off at the top of Larch Mountain at Sherrard Point just over 4,000 feet with fantastic views of 4 major Cascade Volcanoes! Sherrard Point is an easy walk from the parking lot at the top of Larch Mountain Road. This road is not open in the winter so plan accordingly. From here you will then take a loop hike around the crater of Larch Mountain down to Multnomah Creek and up to its headwaters which ultimately feed the famous Multnomah Falls in the Columbia Gorge. Then you will traverse across the bottom of the crater to the Oneonta Trail which will bring you back to the parking lot. Show more

Note: Starvation Ridge Cut-off trail #1414B, managed by Oregon State Parks, is closed due to a washout on the trail. Starvation Ridge Trail 414 is still accessible via Mt. Defiance Trail #413, but this route can currently only be done as an out and back. For more information, please see https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/crgnsa/recarea/?recid=29984#:~:text=Starvation%20Ridge%20Cut%2Doff%20trail,Defiance%20Trail%20%23413.&text=This%20is%20a%20difficult%20and,feet%20in%20just%204%20miles. Paved access to trailhead from parking lot Steep climb to Starvation Ridge trail Viewpoint between Cabin Creek and Warren Creek Two creek crossings (no bridge): Cabin Creek and Warren Creek Short spur off to Lancaster Falls Hole-in-the-Wall Falls at junction with Historic HighwayShow more

Please note that the road leading to this trailhead closes annually during winter. See these websites for up to date road closure information: https://multco.us/roads/larch-mountain-road https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/crgnsa/recarea/?recid=29942Show more