Mazamas — For the Love of Mountains
The "big" loop in the Catherine Creek - Coyote Wall area is best done east to west in order to get the views coming down Coyote Wall. In the spring, this is a prime wildflower hike, and there are great views of the Columbia River, the east end of the Columbia River Gorge, and Mount Hood. Wet weather over Portland/Vancouver often breaks at about Hood River, so on many spring days, you will get blue skies at least part of the time. Also in the spring, however, the poison oak is leafing out, ticks can be an issue, and rattlesnakes are starting to be active. Note that dogs must be kept on leash throughout the area in the spring months, and you will be sharing trails with mountain bikers between Rowland Creek and Coyote Wall. There are numerous variations to this hike.
Link for more details: https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Catherine_Creek-Coyote_Wall_Loop_Hike
Activity Notes
Please join me for what I hope will be a beautiful day hike in the start of the wildflower season. If the weather is good we will have great views of the gorge. Regardless there should be lots of flowers.
We will do this hike from the Coyote Wall TH. We will depart from Portland early to get to the TH on time to secure parking. Car pooling is strongly encouraged as parking is extremely limited, especially in the spring. For this reason I am not accepting participants who wish to meet at the TH.
Please keep in mind that the time listed for the rendezvous time is the departure time. Please arrive early to get oriented and to arrange car pools.
This hike is 11 miles and over 2600' in gain with several large gains and losses in elevation. Please be prepared for a long day and bring layers, water and food. Wind is a likely factor even if the sun is out.
| Other Information | |
|---|---|
| Driving Distance from Portland | 126 miles |
| Distance - Round Trip | 10 miles |
| Expected Duration | Car to car in one day |
| Useful Links | GPS Track |
