This hike offers ever expanding views to the east and west as it climbs to the oak forest that cloaks the upper slopes. Poison oak abounds along most sections of the trail, so stick to path and keep your dog on a leash. The wildflower season here begins in February with the early grass widows and Columbia desert parsley and runs into June.

More details: https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Lyle_Cherry_Orchard_Hike

Activity Notes

NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART TRAIL SIGNAGE?THAT MAKES LYLE CHERRY ORCHARD ONE OF THE MOST INTERACTIVE TRAILS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. SEVEN INTERPRETIVE PANELS OFFER INSIGHT INTO THE RICH HISTORY OF THE PRESERVE AND THE COLUMBIA GORGE AS A WHOLE THROUGH MULTIMEDIA CONTENT FOCUSING ON INDIGENOUS LEGENDS OF THE GORGE, WILDFIRE ECOLOGY, GEOLOGICAL HISTORY, AND MORE.
Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 140 miles
Distance - Round Trip 6 miles
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Relevant Maps CG12
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