Spring Hiking Series: May Hikes

Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler

Spring Hiking Series: May Hikes - Dog Mountain Loop (Columbia River)

*** Trip initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date. *** Very popular view hike in peak flower season in the Columbia Gorge! Join us for this Saturday hike and consider staying in the area for Hamilton Mountain hike Friday and/or Eagle Creek hike Sunday. Note that parking permit is required.

  • Sat, May 16, 2026
  • Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
  • Day Hiking
  • All Who Qualify, Adults
  • Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,800 ft
  • Pace: 800-1000'/hour ascending
  • 4 (6 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Mon, Apr 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
  • Mon, Apr 13, 2026
  • Thu, May 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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We will plan a counterclockwise loop, hiking up the Dog Mountain trail with several view stops, and returning on the Augspurger Mountain trail for a less steep descent.

Weekends on Dog Mountain require a parking reservation through recreation.gov.   A shuttle bus was running on weekends for those without a parking permit.  Tickets will be made available on May 13, 2026 at 07:00 am PDT.

Seasonal Dog Mountain Trail System Vehicle Reservation, Dog Mountain Trail System Permits - Recreation.gov

A free shuttle bus is available:  Dog Mountain Shuttle - Columbia Area Transit

As of mid April, a few campsites are available at Beacon Rock campground where leaders will be staying.  There are other nearby campgrounds. 

Trailhead 9 a.m.

Route/Place

Dog Mountain Loop (Columbia River)



  • Green Trails Columbia River Gorge West No. 428S

    Green Trails Hood River No. 430

    Trails Illustrated Columbia River Gorge
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