DML001
Location: 45.6991996765137, -121.708099365234
Head W on Augsperger Mountain/Dog Mountain Trail
DML002
Location: 45.699649810791, -121.713798522949
First grand view of the Columbia River on the L
DML003
Location: 45.7000999450684, -121.714897155762
Trail turns away from river; and view of Wind Mountain (1,551 ft)
DML004
Location: 45.7129707336426, -121.716598510742
Route steepens through an ancient Douglas fir forest
DML005
Location: 45.7220191955566, -121.71410369873
Turn R, head up tight switchbacks
DML006
Location: 45.7261390686035, -121.70890045166
R @ 3-way, short climb in open meadows filled with yellow balsamroot, Indian paintbrush and purple lupine
DML007
Location: 45.7165718078613, -121.702301025391
L @ 3-way
DML008
Location: 45.7162284851074, -121.701599121094
Dog Mountain summit (2,920 ft.). Views of Columbia River and several volcanic peaks. Continue on trail, turn L @ 4-way
DML009
Location: 45.7129898071289, -121.699096679688
Puppy Point; great picnic spot. Veer L @ Y-intersection.
DML010
Location: 45.712818145752, -121.704399108887
L @ T. Steep downhill through Douglas fir canopy
DML011
Location: 45.702220916748, -121.709899902344
L @ 4-way; follow switchbacks downhill through big oaks to trailhead
This gentle 6.4-miler up rewards hikers with wildflower meadows and vista views over four monster peaks.
TO TRAILHEAD: I-84 E to exit 28 (Cascade Locks). Turn R toward Bridge of the Gods. Cross bridge ($1 toll), then R onto WA 14 E. The trailhead is 12 miles up on the L.
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