Trip
Day Hike - Dog Mountain Loop (Columbia River)
Trip initially designed for Tacoma Spring Hiking Students. Now open to all Mountaineers. 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.
Contacts
- Sat, May 16, 2026
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,800 ft
- Pace: 800-1000'/hour ascending
- 4 (6 capacity)
- 1 (3 capacity)
- Mon, Apr 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Mon, Apr 13, 2026
- Thu, May 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
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.
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.
Dog Mountain Loop (Columbia River)
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Green Trails Columbia River Gorge West No. 428S
Green Trails Hood River No. 430
Trails Illustrated Columbia River Gorge - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
10 Essentials
Permit(s)