Spent a couple of days on the Columbia River Gorge and getting some pre-holiday hikes in and before increment weather hits. This was just a really nice trail. True to gorge weather, there was everything from fog and mist to rain to hail to sun on this hike. Arrived to the trail head at 10am and with just a hand full of cars. Even though I printed out hike instructions, I didn't have to consult them once. Well maintained and marked every step of the way.
The meandering trail system doesn't allow for a really fast pace if that's what you're looking for, yet it was nice to enjoy the scenery and many viewpoints along the way. I imagine this trail is gorgeous every season of the year. Today it was mossy old growth and big fern everywhere. The rock field was magnificent as well. The last 1.5+- miles along the farmlands on paved road was a slog, yet neat to be alongside the land that was so gorgeous to view from above.
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