Bridge of the Gods Trailhead, Gorge Trail #400, Cascade Locks, Oregon
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Rose Red
N 45° 39.769 W 121° 53.757
10T E 586006 N 5057177
At the Bridge of the Gods Trailhead you are located at the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic area, stretching from the Deschutes River west to Troutdale, Oregon.
Waymark Code: WM1K7X
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 05/25/2007
Views: 138
At the Bridge of the Gods Trailhead you are located at the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic area, stretching from the Deschutes River west to Troutdale, Oregon.
The Gorge Trail #400 is a low elevation trail traversing below the high basalt cliffs of the Columbia River Gorge. While the grade is gentle, numerous rock talus crossings may be a problem. Wauna Viewpoint offers one of the best views of the Bonneville Dam.
Everyone who ventures onto the trail or the backcountry should have:
1. Map
2. Compass
3. Working Flashlight
4. Extra Food and Water
5. Extra Clothing (with raingear!)
6. Sunglasses
7. First-Aid Kit
8. Pocket Knife
9. Waterproof Matches
10. Candle and Firestarter
The Gorge Trail maintenance will be limited from December to March. Use caution when hiking the trail and be prepared to encounter snow as well as downed trees, slides, washouts and other debris.
Instructions for logging waymark: A photograph is required of you (or your GPS receiver, if you are waymarking solo) and the Bridge of the Gods Trailhead sign. You are also required to describe your visit to the trailhead. A photo of you or a member of your team at the trailhead or on the trail would be great. If you walked the trail, tell us about your experience, how long did it take you, and did you do it solo or in a group? Please pass on any information useful to others who may choose to visit the trailhead or hike the Gorge Trail.
Recommended number of days to complete: 1.00
Distance in miles or kilometres: 10
Shelters?: Yes
Designated campsites?: No
Permit Required?: Yes
Trail Website: [Web Link]
Best Season to Hike?: Spring, Summer and Fall
Coordinates of the other end's trailhead: Not Listed
Number of designated campsites: Not Listed
Overnight parking fee: Not Listed
Permit Fees?: Not Listed
Overnight parking coordinates: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 1: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 2: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 3: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 4: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 5: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
To log this waymark, you will require a photo of yourself or a member of your team at the trailhead. We would also appreciate a description of your visit to the trailhead, If you walked the trail, tell us about your experience, how long did it take you, did you do it solo, in a group? Please pass on any information useful to others who may choose to follow. The bottom line is tell us about your visit!