Wauna Point
From Portland Hikers Field Guide
- Hikes to this location:
- Wauna Point Hike (TH | <-- --> | LOG)
- Latitude: 45.6328
- Longitude: -121.92886
- Maps: Portland Hikers Maps Google Earth
- Elevation: 2000 feet
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Description
There's a sign on the top of the ridge that reads "Wauna Point", but it's really a "wannabe" point.
From the junction with the Tanner Butte Trail, an unmaintained trail goes 1/2 mile to a viewpoint with some views obstructed by trees. The last 0.1 mile is primitive, traversing a steep slope, many people would find this too difficult. You get a fairly good view east of the Columbia River Gorge, the Bridge of the Gods, Cascade Locks and Mount Adams. You get a glimpse through the trees of Bonneville Dam, Hamilton Mountain and Table Mountain.
The real point of interest is a scary, clifftop perch down below here. If you venture here, be careful. No, be very careful and very afraid. This is a gorgeous, yet dangerous place.
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Guidebooks that cover this destination
- Hiking the Columbia River Gorge - 1st and 2nd Editions, by Russ Schneider
- 100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon - 3rd Edition, by William L Sullivan
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- Stevefromdodge (creator)
- Jim Sifferle