A group hike at Oxbow Park.
Oxbow Park Hike
Penstock Pipeline Hike
Lori and I started by driving over to the Moser area to do a flower hike but found the wind a bit over powering so we went for a plan B and returned once again to hike the Penstock Pipeline. This is a short and rather unconventional hike a top a historic old pipe that supplies water to one of the first hydroelectric plants built in Oregon. On the top of the pipe you get some great views of the Hood River. I like seeing the evolution of out industrial age as the pipe changes from steel banded wood to riveted iron to more modern welded steel. After our short adventure along the pipe we went to lunch at Thunder Island Brewery.
Dallas Mt. Ranch Lower Loop
Lori and I hiked the Lower loop trail at Dallas Mt. Ranch. 4.5 miles and 750 ft. elevation gain. Lunch at Bargeway Pub.
Dallas Mt. Ranch
A hike through early Spring flowers at Dallas Mt. Ranch with Lori and Sylvia. We went to the Bargeway Pub afterwards
Catherine Creek Hike
Out timing was right to catch the last sunny day for a while and judging by the parking lot a lot of folks had the same idea. Lori, Jeanette, Sylvia and I got back to Catherine Creek to find the early season wildflowers blooming and to enjoy the beautiful scenery, We did not do a lot of distance but we did climb 750ft in a mile. After enjoying the nice weather we went to Riverside for a late lunch and enjoy the river view.
