Augspurger Trail

Name: Augspurger Trail
Rating: 3.2

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA

45.6991, -121.7062 Map & Directions

Length: 15.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 4,400 feet
Highest Point: 3,000 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty: Hard

Mount Adams from the Augspurger Trail. Photo by Steve Jones.

Dogs allowed on leash
Mountain views
Rivers
Wildflowers/Meadows

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None

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The Auspurger Mountain and Dog Mountain trails share the same trailhead, but the Auspurger Mountain trail heads west while the Dog Mountain trail heads east. Continue reading

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Hiking Augspurger Trail

In spring, due to the popularity of this trail, a permit is required for each person hiking the trails on Augspurger or Dog Mountain on weekends. Note that parking is limited at the trailhead. The spring hiking permits are required in addition to a parking pass. Having a hiking permit does not ensure a parking spot.

The Augspurger Mountain Trail offers a great loop option to the popular Dog Mountain Trail. The two trails share the same trailhead, but the Augspurger trail heads off to the west, while the Dog Mountain trail heads east.

The way is more gentle, and a 1.5-mile connector trail links the two together. Along the way, enjoy bouncy balsamroot blooms in May and fantastic views of the Columbia River Gorge, Mount Hood and more all year round.

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Augspurger Trail

Map & Directions

Trailhead

Co-ordinates: 45.6991, -121.7062 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

Hikers must have permits to hike here on Saturdays and Sundays during wildflower season each year - approx. April through June. Link provided in hike description.

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