Augspurger Trail #4407

Washington

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Length: 8 miles
Trail Uses: Hiking
Facilities available: Parking
Season of Use: March - December
Difficulty: Most Difficult
Elevation: High: 3,200, Low: 150 feet
Visitor Use: Heavy

Northwest Forest Pass Required

Access: State Hwy 14, nine miles east of Stevenson after mile post 53.

Description: The Augspurger Mountain Trail shares a trailhead with the Dog Mountain Trail, offering a gentle loop opportunity with the Dog Mountain Trail. A 1.5 mile connector trail ties this trail into the Dog Mountain Trail. The Augspurger Trail continues for another 4 miles to its terminus in a gravel pit.
There are plans to add this system into the Grassy Knoll Trail #146 and to add a section of trail along the Little Wind River. For more information, please check with the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area at (541) 308-1700.

Features: Outstanding views of the Columbia River Gorge, numerous volcano peaks and wildflowers in season.