Nesmith Point

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR

45.6124, -122.0044 Map & Directions

Length: 8.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 4,985 feet
Highest Point: 3,850 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty: Hard

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On the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge, Nesmith Point Trail provides hikers with a relatively low-elevation trail that generally melts out in spring, offering a great early season hike for those hoping to get outside. Continue reading

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Hiking Nesmith Point

On the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge, Nesmith Point is a relatively low peak at under 4,000 feet and generally melts out in spring, offering a great early-season thigh-burner for those hoping to get outside.

The Nesmith Point trail was heavily damaged by the Eagle Creek fire in 2017, but has been restored and reopened due to the hard work of the Trailkeepers of Oregon, Forest Service, Northwest Youth Corps and American Conservation Experience.

Nesmith Point

Map & Directions

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Co-ordinates: 45.6124, -122.0044 Open in Google Maps

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Northwest Forest Pass

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Getting There

The trail begins at the Elowah Falls/Yeon trailhead. From Portland, head east on I-84 and take exit 35. Keep left at the fork to continue on the Historic Columbia River Highway, then immediately turn right onto NE Frontage Road. In about 2 miles, the parking lot will be on your right.