Recreation area

Catherine Creek Loop

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area · Oregon — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This 1.9 mile loop, northeast of the Catherine Creek Trailhead, offers spectacular wildflower viewing during the spring and passes within sight of a natural arch. The vicinity surrounding the arch is closed to protect resources and is marked off by a fence. Please help keep it nice for the next generation, and do not enter the closed area.  At the moment, the trail on the ground is a user-created trail, which was approved for visitor use during the planning process for this site. However, it has not yet been officially built by the Forest Service so it is not signed or maintained according to Forest Service standards. Watch for poison oak, ticks, and rattlesnakes.   Note: Horses are not permitted on this trail. Dogs must be on leash year round.

Activities

  • HIKING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.