This 7 mile loop hike begins at the Crawford Oaks Trailhead on the Washington side of the Gorge outside of The Dalles. It's a little bit of a drive from Portland, 1 hour 45 minutes-ish, but definitely worth a peek during wildflower season (April-May). I ventured out here in late April on a Saturday morning and the parking lot still had a few spots left. When I finished the hike, the lot was completely full and cars were parked along highway 14.
This is a easy to moderate hike, gaining roughly 1,000ft in elevation. If you are headed there on a summer day, bring lots of water and a hat, there is little to no shade on this hike. Again, the best time to go is in spring to be engulfed in flowers. Enjoy!
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