Portland, OR: McCall Point | Hiking in Oregon

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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Author:	Backpacker Magazine
Date:	29 Oct 2007 11:27:30 PM
Activity:	Hiking ActivitySearchHiking
State:	Oregon (OR)
Distance:	3 mi (Change units)
Survey Elevation:	Total Gain: 1060 ft Total Loss: 35 ft Net Change: 1025 ft
Difficulty:	6 / 10
Tags:	Portland, Oregon, Columbia River Gorge, The Dalles
Rating:	Unrated Rate it

-Mapped by Joe Kurmaskie

TO TRAILHEAD: I-84 E to exit 69 (Mosier). Turn R and follow Columbia River Hwy. through town of Mosier for 6.5 mi. to the Rowena Crest Viewpoint. Turn L into rest stop and park.

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Tracks

MPT01

Distance: 1.47 mi	Points: 137	Calories: none
Total Time: none	Speed: 0.0 mph	Pace: 0:00 / mi
Active Time: none	Speed: 0.0 mph	Pace: 0:00 / mi

McCall Point

Points of Interest

MPT001

Location: 45.682949, -121.302170
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