Mazamas — For the Love of Mountains
One of the loops located in the Catherine Creek area on the Washington side of the Gorge.
As with all hikes in this area, hikers should be aware of the potential for rattlesnakes, ticks, and poison oak.
Activity Notes
We will meet at the Catherine Creek trailhead/day use area. Please ignore the General Route Info description on the Details page as it describes a different trailhead and route up Tracy Hill. We will take the creekside trail up past the old settler's cabin, where we will leave the main trail and continue on a faint footpath further up the creek gorge and up to Tracy Hill, taking our time to enjoy the wildflowers in bloom. There, we will explore a grove of Oregon white oak, take in the expansive views and have lunch. We will complete our loop by walking down the open meadows above Catherine Creek and rejoin the main trail. Expect some minor off-trail rambling and poison oak. Long pants recommended! The hike is roughly 6 miles, with 1,580' elevation gain. Driving distance from Portland is approx. 69 miles each way.| Other Information | |
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| Driving Time from Portland | 80 hours |
| General Route Info | See this link for a description of the area and route: https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Tracy_Hill_Loop_Hike |
| Interesting Features | Creek(s), Meadow, Mountain Views, Spectacular Views, Wildflowers, Wildlife |
| Useful Links | Map |
