Dusty Devas

Many books have been written about the great hikes throughout the Gorge, the Gorge Scenic Area, the Mt Hood National Forest, and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Over the years the Dusty Devas have explored and discovered new hiking areas throughout the Mid-Columbia region. Some hikes are close to home and some end up being all day hikes in the national forests in both Oregon and Washington. But we love them all!

The Dusty Devas are also aware of a few things to look out for. Ticks, poison oak, and rattlesnakes top the list in the spring and summer. We have been fortunate that most of us have avoided both those nasty things. There are also wild animals out there, like black bears, cougars, coyotes, and rattlesnakes. So far we haven't had any altercations with a wild animal.

There are so many hikes here in the Columbia River Gorge. If one gets tired of the local hikes, Mt Hood and Mt Adams loom nearby with many hikes to choose from.

Some of our favorite hikes:

On the Oregon side:

• Post Canyon and Binns Hill trailheads, Hood River
• Old Dalles Road ridge hike, Hood River
• Wahtum Lake area
• Multnomah Falls area
• Eagle Creek (2021 - STILL CLOSED)
• Oak Ridge Trail
• Elk Meadows, Mt Hood
• Vista Ridge, Mt Hood
• McNeil Point, Mt Hood
• Pinnacle Ridge, Mt Hood
• Mazama Trail, Mt Hood
• Elk Cove, Mt Hood
• Deschutes River

On the Washington side:

• Dog Mountain
• Table Mountain
• Syncline
• Catherine Creek
• Mt Adams
• Indian Heaven Wilderness
• Bird Creek Meadows, Mt Adams
• Goat Rocks Wilderness