Visiting several places on a wonder of the East side of the Columbia River Gorge.
East Gorge Road Trip
Benson Plateau Hike
I had the notion of hiking up to Benson Plateau to see if there was still snow up there. I also thought this would give me a good workout. The Pacific Crest Trail makes up most of the elevation gain part of this hike and it is usually in good shape. This time it proved more of a challenge. There was more blow down, warn and damaged trail tread, poison oak and ticks then I have experienced before. In spite of all of that it is still a beautiful and interesting trail. By the numbers: 15.2 miles, 4220 ft. elevation gain and about 10 hours on trail.
Falls Creek Falls Hike
A short scenic hike with Lori and Jeanette along Falls Creek to Falls Creek Falls. It was 4 miles and about 770 ft. Elevation Grain. Afterwards we went to Thunder Island Brewing for lunch. We came ready for rain but it stayed dry.
Green Mt. Trail
An Exploratory hike of trail over and around Green Mt. north of Camas, WA. The trail passes through three different public properties of Camas, Clark County and Camas school Dist. I also finished up walking through new subdivisions to get back to my car. The numbers: 6.75 miles, 785 ft. elev. gain in 3 1/2 hours.
Columbia Gorge Wander
We missed a turn and ended up wandering to places in the Columbia River Gorge. Its good to be flexible and to have a good knowledge of the Gorge. So first visit was to the new tunnel at Michel Point. Then we crossed the river at Hood River. Then stopped in at Spring Creek Fish hatcher to see the little fishies. Then off to see the Camas in bloom at a lesser known spot. Then on to Whistle Punk trail. We finished up at Backwoods Brewers for lunch.
