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Hike Length: 2 miles entire area
Elev. Change: 90' loss/gain
Hike Difficulty: Easy
Type of Hike: Loops
Season: Most of the year
Trail Condition: Paved
Trail Access: Excellent
Trail Signage: Good
Features: Views, Wildflowers
Category: Universal Access
Pet Friendly: Yes on leash
Useage: Heavy
Permit: NW FP not Required
Horses: No
Mtn Bikes: No

Summary:
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Special Feature:

This trail is so significant and is included on this CD because of the unbelievable floral displays in mid-March through mid-June. The trail is paved and has benches along the way.

During the first 2 weeks of March, the Grass Widow flowers are in bloom and what a display they create for your hiking pleasure. Be aware that the wind can be a real problem in this area of the Columbia River Gorge. The bright side is that the weather is often sunny here while cloudy elsewhere. Be prepared for the wind and for cold temperatures.

Below are thumbnail images of just af few of the wildflowers you can enjoy at Catherine Creek.


Flowers seen in February

02/15 Grass Widow

02/20 Gold Star

02/20 Grass Widow

02/28 Grass Widow

02/28 Prairie Star

Flowers seen in March

03/06 White Grass Widow

03/16 Shooting Stars

03/25 Shooting Stars

03/25 Yellowbells

03/30 Desert Parsley

03/30 Toothwart

Flowers seen in April

04/03 Ballhead Waterleaf

04/03 Buttercup

04/03 Fiddleneck

04/03 Popcorn Flower

04/05 Ballhead Waterleaf

04/05 Balsamroot

04/05 Dutchmans Breeches

04/05 Glacier Lily

04/05 Larkspur

04/05 Praire Star

04/05 Naked Broomrape

04/05 Praire Star

04/05 Toothwart

04/10 Miners Lettuce

04/14 Balsamroot

04/14 Chocolate Lily

04/14 Death Camas

04/14 Hounds Tongue

04/23 Balsamroot

04/25 Camasroot

04/25 Chocolate Lily

04/25 Bicolored Cluster Lily

04/26 California Poppy

04/26 Chickweed Monkeyflower

04/26 Giant Clover

04/26 Larkspur

Flowers seen in May

05/01 Ballheaded Waterleaf

05/01 Chickweed Monkeyflower

05/03 Bachelor Button

05/03 Bitterroot

05/03 Bitterroot

05/03 California Poppy

05/03 Doves Foot Geraniums

05/03 Wallflower

05/10 Bachelor Button

05/10 Bachelor Button

05/10 Bachelor Button

05/10 Bitterroot

05/10 Bitterroot

05/10 California Poppy

05/22 Bitterroot

Flowers seen in June

06/04 Harvest Brodeia

Directions:

East bound on SR-14 from Bingen, Washington - Follow SR-14 approximately 4.6 miles to mile post 71 and junction with County Road 1230 on the left. Turn left onto County Road 1230 at Rowland Lake and follow it 1.4 miles to the Catherine Creek parking lot on the north side of the road.

Westbound on SR-14 from Lyle, Washington - Follow SR-14 approximately 1/4 mile and take a right onto Old Hwy 8 (County Road 1230). It is an immediate right after crossing the Klickitat River. Follow Old Hwy 8 for approximately 4.8 miles to the Catherine Creek parking lot on the north side of the road.


Click on the link below to see a map taking you to the trailhead.

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