Dry Creek Falls & Herman Creek Pinnacles - Mt. Hood National Forest

This was the first hike of 2016 for most of us. Last year our hiking season never ended much in part to El Nino & the warm air throughout the Pacific Northwest. This past winter, we were fortunate to have rain and snow all the way through March. It has warmed considerably since then and I am somewhat anxious that we are in for another dry, hot summer. Back to this hike, Dry Creek Falls is a nice icebreaker back in to the swing of things. Roughly 8 miles roundtrip, this hike is not too grueling and if you hit the trail early enough, you won't see any crowds. The trek up to the waterfall is a little over 2 miles, once you've seen it, I recommend continuing onward to the Herman Creek Pinnacles. Heather was a big fan of these rock formations that give off a foreign vibe surrounded by tall pines. Total travel time for this journey was close to 3 hours. To access the trail, take I-84 toward Hood River and park at the Bridge of the Gods parking lot, cross the road before the toll booth and you will be on your way. As always, enjoy!