Sandi surrounded by information. |
Dog Mountain is a perennial hike in Portland known for its steep terrain and wild flowers. I've hiked it a few times. Sandi has wanted to for some time. We took a free Sunday morning in July and invited Sandi's dad and brother to join us for the 6-mile hike (her mom was in Japan at the time). As the sign above indicates, there is a shorter, steep path and a longer, gentler path. We chose the steeper path up and the longer path down.
This hike offers an amazing view of the Columbia River Gorge from the Washington side.
Columbia Gorge looking west |
Though pleasant on our day up there, the winds are often fierce. The trees are in a perpetual state of 'wind-blowness' |
We even got a view of Mt. Hood |
Sandi enjoying lunch |
We did it! |
Gerald and Scott |
Brian and Sandi |
Scott found the perfect walking stick |
Sporting my new boots. Not quite the trail to break in boots but they worked flawlessly |
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