Columbia Hills

Easy (3 short walks)

1.5 miles total

200 feet elevation gain

Open all year

Use: hikers


Moderate (to Stacker Butte)

5.2 miles round trip

1140 feet elevation gain

Use: hikers, bicycles

The Dalles Dam silenced the thunder of Celilo Falls in 1957, but the magic of that Columbia River spiritual center still echoes. At Columbia Hills you’ll find relocated petroglyphs, trails, rock climbing, and a historic ranch.

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This chapter is an excerpt from 100 Hikes: Eastern Oregon