Red markers refer to featured hikes, orange markers refer to other hikes:

 

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area: Including Land of Falling WaterFeatures spectacular color photography and exquisite reproductions. Expanded interpretive captions and beautifully written essays provide in-depth information on the human and natural histories of the region.

Other Books:
Wildflowers of the Columbia Gorge: A Comprehensive Field Guide

Beautiful America's Columbia River Gorge

Mt. Defiance

Length: 6 miles (one way, longer trips possible)

Min Ht:100' Max Ht:4959'

The Trail: Difficult hike to the top of Mt. Defiance, the highest point in the columbia gorge

Directions: From the west (on I-84), turn into the Starvation Creek Rest Area, approximately three miles east of Wyeth. If coming from the east, you will have to travel to Wyeth and turn around to access the rest area.

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