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A complete guide to more than fourty-five of the publicly accessed hiking trails in Oregons Columbia River Gorge, a verdant terrain that stretches from Portland to Eastern Washington. This guidebook features fifteen hikes to scenic waterfalls and includes seven mountain ascents and ten extended backpacking trips.
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Falcon is continually expanding its list of recreational guidebooks. All books include detailed descriptions, accurate maps, and all the information necessary for enjoyable trips. You can order extra copies of this book and get information and prices for other Falcon guidebooks by writing Falcon, P.O. Box 1718, Helena, MT 59624 or calling toll-free 1-800-582-2665. Also, please ask for a free copy of our current catalog. Visit our website at http:\\ www.falconguide.com .
1997 by Falcon Publishing, Inc., Helena, Montana. Printed in the United States of America.
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Cover photo by Peter Marbach/Borland Stock. All black-and-white photos by Russ Schneider.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Schneider, Russ. Hiking the Columbia River Gorge / by Russ Schneider. p. cm. ISBN 1-56044-568-8 1. HikingColumbia River Gorge (Or. and Wash.)Guidebooks. 2. Columbia River Gorge (Or. and Wash.)Guidebooks. I. Title. GV199.42.C58S34 1997 917.9704'43dc21 97-17528 CIP
CAUTION
Outdoor recreational activities are by their very nature potentially hazardous. All participants in such activities must assume the responsibility for their own actions and safety. The information contained in this guidebook cannot replace sound judgment and good decision-making skills, which help reduce risk exposure, nor does the scope of this book allow for disclosure of all the potential hazards and risks involved in such activities.
Learn as much as possible about the outdoor recreational activities in which you participate, prepare for the unexpected, and be cautious. The reward will be a safer and more enjoyable experience.
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The Columbia River Highway has not only unlocked the way to the very heart of the wonder region but it has thrown wide the door, and all are bidden to enter and to enjoy the thrill of intimate touch with one of nature's most stupendous bits of handiwork. Ira Williams 1916
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Contents
Acknowledgments
v
Map Legend
vi
USGS Topographic Map Index
vii
Overview Map
viii
Introduction
1
A Brief Geologic History of the Columbia River Gorge
2
Using This Guidebook
4
Vacation Planner
8
Leave No Trace
10
Safety: Be Prepared
12
Trails on the Oregon Side of the Gorge
1. Lewis & Clark Nature Trail
17
2. Rooster Rock Nature Trail
19
An Introduction to Scenic Waterfalls of the Gorge
20
3. Latourell Falls
21
4. Falls at Shepperds Dell
23
5. Bridal Veil Falls and Overlook Loop Trail
25
6. Coopey Falls and Angels Rest with Devils Rest Loop Option
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