Join the team from WA Native Plant Society to explore the profusion of native plants awaits at the top of Stacker Butte in the Columbia Hills Nature Area Preserve in the Columbia River Gorge.
Walk a primitive road climbing to the top of the butte ridge-crest with stunning views of Mt. Adams to the north, Mt. Hood to the south, and the eastern Columbia River Gorge. Douglas’ buckwheat and many desert parsleys, Bitterroot, Sticky Penstemon, Frasera, and more.
Moderate walking route 4.8 miles with 1200’ of elevation gain.
Meet at The Dalles Mountain Ranch Trailhead at Columbia Hills State Park at 9 a.m.
Hike is limited to 12 people.
Registration is required: To sign up for the hike or for more information contact Kim Gilmer at gilmerno.1@gmail.com.
Please join us in visiting French’s farms in Lyle after the hike to check out their wonderful selection of native plants and homemade ice cream!
A Washington State Discover Pass is required for parking.