Lyle Cherry Orchard Hike

Activity Notes

This little-known gem of a hike on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge offers spectacular views of the Columbia River, amazing spring wildflowers and an old garry oak forest of gnarled old trees. This stunning preserve is owned by the Friends of the Columbia Gorge and tops out in an old cherry orchard with a few surviving trees. 6.5 miles, 1,400 ft. Meet at Gateway at 8 a.m. We will try to keep to a 2mph moving average overall. Breaks will every hour or so and kept short. A lunch stop will occur. Please consider your physical condition and previous recent hikes before accepting this hike.  No guns, drugs or alcohol. No dogs. Please have the '10 essentials' and please no cotton close to the skin. https://gorgefriends.org/hike-the-gorge/lyle-cherry-orchard.html https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Lyle_Cherry_Orchard_Hike