Catherine Creek Universal Access Trail - Hiking trail near White Salmon, Washington, United States - Description

Catherine Creek Universal Access Trail is located in the East End of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Catherine Creek is an area of unique natural beauty and is of great botanical significance. Over ninety species of wildflowers can be found in the area from Grass widow which blankets the ground as early as February to Western Ladies Tresses that may bloom into July. The Catherine Creek Universal Access Trail offers dramatic views of the Columbia views of the Columbia River and Mt. Hood. Weather on this south facing drainage is much sunnier and drier than the Western Gorge, and can be quite windy. Dress appropriately and be aware that there are no restrooms, water, or garbage facilities. The paved, universal access trail offers 2 levels of difficulty for wheelchairs. The short 1/4 mile "Easy" route will take you to a viewpoint overlooking Catherine Creek Falls. The "moderate" routes form loop opportunities of up to 1-1/4 miles in length through open grass lands, vernal ponds and oak woodlands.

East bound on St 14 (SR-14) from Bingen, Washington...Follow SR-14 approximately 4.6 miles to mile post 71 and junction with County Road 1230 on the left. Turn left onto County Road 1230 at Rowland Lake and follow it 1.4 miles to the Catherine Creek parking lot on the north side of the road.

Westbound on SR-14 - from Lyle, Washington - Follow SR-14 approximately 1/4 mile and take a right onto Old Hwy 8 (County Road 1230). It is an immediate right after crossing the Klickitat River. Follow Old Hwy 8 for approximately 4.8 miles to the Catherine Creek parking lot on the north side of the road.