NO DOGS ALLOWED at this TH to protect the plants and flowers. Saw one Dog on trail. Visited Monday 4/12/21. This parking area is small 5+ vehicles, no handicap parking and not wheelchair accessible. Great for small children as you are following a dirt road to the top. You need a discover pass to park here ($35/yr or $11.50/day no fee box here, but there is one at Dalles Mountain Ranch trailhead, you can purchase there and drive up). Drive in is a bit steep, dirt/gravel and narrow at times, but good for all vehicles except those with super low clearance. Wildflowers are really popping right now, please remember not to trample, disturb or pick flowers as you can damage their regrowth for years to come. Remember pack it in, pack it out, leave no trace and leave the trails better than you found them. Beautiful sunrise on the way to the summit. Beautiful mountain views to the north and south. Little to no wind, but very cold on the day we went (26 degrees or below I believe, not including wind chill). Several trail options here and even in the busy season (now) you can find solitude in areas of this park. Saw 10 people on this trail and over 20 in the area. This is an easy to moderate hike.
We started at Dalles Mountain Ranch TH and did another trail as well, 10.55 miles w/ 2467ft EG.
Saw over 15 wild Turkeys.
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