Rowena Plateau and Tom McCall Point — Thursday, Jun. 30, 2022

Arrived at the overlook (which is also the trailhead) around noon. It's an easy two mile walk, one way, with about 1000 feet of elevation gain, mostly pretty gradual. The trail is well marked and easy to follow all the way to the top. Even though it's past peak wildflower season, the open slopes were blue and purple with bachelor buttons and vetch, accented white with yarrow. Most of the balsam root was done, but at higher elevation, there were a few still in flower. The views start right from the trailhead, and only get better as you get higher, culminating with stunning vistas of Mt Adams and Mt Hood. Take bug repellent, as the oak groves that provide pleasant shade in several sections of trail were swarming with mosquitos. We got plenty of bites, even with picardin. This hike is a great way to break up a road trip through the Columbia Gorge.