Portland, OR: McCall Point
The stunning views on this windy point connect the deep blues of the Columbia Gorge to snowy volcanic cones of Mounts Hood and Adams.
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-Mapped by Joe Kurmaskie
Trail Facts
- Distance: 4.8
Waypoints
MPT001
Location: 45.682949, -121.30217
Enjoy views then cross street and pick up trail behind sign marking Rowena Crest
MPT002
Location: 45.682583, -121.300682
Turn R; trail quickly transitions from gravel to dirt, then climbs through grassy meadow with occasional dwarfed Oregon white oak
MPT003
Location: 45.679016, -121.301483
At base of switchbacks, turn L @ T. Trail climbs more
MPT004
Location: 45.676552, -121.300484
Views emerge to Mt. Adams (12,276 ft.): Glaciers hang off its icy cap. Go R @ Y, under more oaks to McCall Pt.
MPT005
Location: 45.674934, -121.301353
Hike around bend into second meadow with deer, wildflowers. More views to Mt. Adams and down to the Columbia River
MPT006
Location: 45.673252, -121.301964
Keep S
MPT007
Location: 45.671799, -121.302216
Outcrop on L makes a good rest stop. Stunning views of the weaving river below
MPT008
Location: 45.671017, -121.302483
Step by patches of colorful wildflowers on last push to veiwpoint
MPT009
Location: 45.668735, -121.303697
McCall Point: This high point above the Columbia Gorge is the halfway point between Mts. Adams and Hood (each 35 miles away). Mt. Defiance is on the L. Snap photos, then retrace steps
