Columbia Hills

Getting there

Vista Loop

Drive on SR-14 to ~11 miles east of Lyle and turn left (north) into the Crawford Oaks Trailhead (350 ft).

Tsagaglalal "She Who Watches" Petroglyphs

Drive on SR-14 to ~10 miles east of Lyle and turn right (south) onto the road to Horsetheif Lake. Continue to the petroglythps parking area past the campground.

On the trail

Vista Loop

6.4 miles round trip with 1,018 feet of elevation gain

Tsagaglalal "She Who Watches" Petroglyphs

short easy walk with minimal elevation gain

Perhaps the most well-known of all Washington petroglyphs is the large face known as Tsagiglalal, the Wishram word translated as "She who watches all who are coming and going." The Horsethief Lake section of the Columbia Hills Historical State Park is a National Historic Site. There are guided tours of the pictographs and petroglyphs, including the significant Tsagaglalal "She Who Watches" Petroglyphs. Contact the land manager for reservations.

notes

• Caution: Poison oak is present in the area. Know what it looks like, dress appropriately, and watch what you touch. 

• Suitable Activities: Day Hiking
• Seasons: Year-round
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Difficulty: Easy
• Length: 6.4 mi
• Elevation Gain: 1,018 ft
• High Point: 1,186 ft

• Land Manager: Columbia Hills Historical State Park
• Parking Permit Required: Discover Pass
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12