Catherine Creek - Tracy Hill Loop

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA

45.7104, -121.3621 Map & Directions

Length: 6.1 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1715 feet
Highest Point: 1870 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty: Moderate/Hard

First views of the Gorge at the beginning of the Tracy Trail. Photo by Anna Roth. Full-size image

The Tracy Hill Loop at Catherine Creek is a popular route, but the eastern-most portion of it crosses a parcel of tribal land not open to the public. Visitors are encouraged to use the WTA-built Catherine Creek loop, which starts and ends from the main parking area for Catherine Creek. Continue reading

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Hiking Catherine Creek - Tracy Hill Loop

Catherine Creek - Tracy Hill Loop

Map & Directions

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Co-ordinates: 45.7104, -121.3621 Open in Google Maps

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WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

From Bingen, drive upriver (east) 4.6 miles on Highway 14. Turn left onto Old Highway 8 (County Road 1230) and follow it 1.4 miles to a gravel parking area on the north side of the road. The Catherine Creek Natural Arch and other loop trails begin to the north. On the south side of the road you'll see the start of the Universal Access Trail.

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Catherine Creek - Tracy Hill Loop

Hiking Catherine Creek - Tracy Hill Loop

Map & Directions

Before You Go

Getting There

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