Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge: National Scenic Area, Silver Star Scenic Area, Portland-vancouver to the Dalles [Paperback]

Craig Romano (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2011

The most expansive and up-to-date hiking coverage of the Columbia River Gorge region. The Columbia River Gorge forms much of the long border between Washington and Oregon, offering hikers a multitude of beautiful trails. Famous for its cascading waterfalls, the region offers spectacular views of the mighty river and its windswept bluffs, as well as stunning panoramas of the surrounding landscape and peaks including Mount Hood, Mount St Helens, and Mount Adams.
Day Hiking: Columbia River Gorge features over 100 day hikes on both sides of the river, extensive year-round hiking options, and trails in the National Scenic Area, Silver Star Scenic Area, Trapper Creek, Clark County, and beyond.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Any avid Portland hiker would be happy to plunk down $18.95, toss the tote-friendly book into a day pack and hit the books 100 trails. ---The Oregonian

Truly comprehensive. It offers 22 hikes in and around the Portland/Vancouver metro areas, several in the Silver Star Scenic Area and Trapper Creek Wilderness, and follows the Gorge for its entire journey along the Oregon - Washington border, incorporating a few fine trails east of The Dalles as well. ---Washington Trails Association

About the Author

Craig Romano is an avid hiker, biker, runner and kayaker. He is the author of several Mountaineers Books titles, including Backpacking Washington, DayHiking: North Cascades, DayHiking: Central Cascades, Columbia Highlands: Exploring Washington's Last Frontier, and more. Craig lives in Mount Vernon.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books (May 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594853681
• ISBN-13: 978-1594853685
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,036 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Craig grew up in rural New Hampshire where he fell in love with the natural world. A former backcountry ranger in the White Mountain National Forest, ski bum in Vermont, and hiking guide in the Pyrenees of France and Spain; the outdoors are his calling! He has traveled extensively, from Alaska to Argentina, Sicily to South Korea, seeking wild and spectacular landscapes. He ranks Washington State, his home since 1989, among the most beautiful places on the planet and he has thoroughly hiked it, over 15,000 miles worth from Cape Flattery in the NW to Puffer Butte in the SE; Cape Disappointment in the SW to the Salmo-Priest Wilderness in the NE.
An avid hiker, runner, paddler, and cyclist, Craig has written about these passions for over a dozen publications, including; Backpacker, Paddler, Northwest Travel, Northwest Runner, AMC Outdoors, Adventures NW, Seattle Met, and Outdoors NW. Content writer for Hikeoftheweek.com, he is the author of eight books and co-author of three others. He is currently working on Day Hiking San Juan and Gulf Islands (Mountaineers Books 2014)and Day Hiking Mount St Helens, co-authored with Aaron Theisen (Mountaineers Books 2015). He holds several degrees; an AA in Forestry from White Mountains Community College (NH), a BA in history and a Masters in education from the University of Washington. He lives with his wife Heather and cat Giuseppe in Skagit County.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Resource by Craig Romano August 24, 2011

By Alecia J. Rivas

Format:Paperback

I wasn't terribly surprised to find that this book was just as much of a gem as the other books Mr. Romano has written. With great tidbits about the history of the area as well as detailed directions both for driving and for navigating the trails, this is a perfect pocket guide to explore the Columbia River Gorge. Don't let the phrase 'pocket guide' be misleading- this smaller-than-usual book is packed tight with plenty of information. I look forward to continuing to explore this region with my hiking group (PNW Leisure Hiking) using Mr. Romano's awesome guide. My favorite part of this book is the "Hikes at a Glance" table in the front that sums up each hike- that's been incredibly helpful in planning. I also love the list of "bonus hikes" in the back- talk about getting more out of a book! And since our hiking group is dog-friendly, it's fabulous to have the information at our fingertips as to which hikes are dog friendly and which are not. All in all, a must-have addition to any hiker's library.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The best guide to Columbia Gorge trails July 11, 2011

By Greg Vaughn

Format:Paperback

Having written a guide for photographers that included the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge, and working on one for Washington, I thought I knew the area pretty well. Craig's "Day Hikes Columbia River Gorge" includes several trails I didn't know about previously, and made me want to go explore some more. Thorough coverage, easy to follow directions and plenty of reasons to get out and hit the trails.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars great local hiking book August 22, 2011

By Jennifer Greisel

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This book was great. It includes a lot of information about hikes in the area. I like how it rates the difficulty and how there is a list at the front of the book that quickly shows some of the important information about the hikes.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars I bought this as soon as it was available July 5, 2011

By Chris Burke

Format:Paperback

New trails keep appearing in the Columbia Gorge, so it's about time someone wrote a book describing them all. This book is essential for hikers in the Pacific Northwest looking for all-season trails. About half the trails in this book are described in no other book. There are even a number of trails along I-5 in the Vancouver, WA area for those times you need a leg-stretcher during a long drive. This is the first trail guide to Washington trails I have purchased since the excellent but out-of-print Spring and Manning series. Craig Romano is the best candidate so far to claim their mantle as the ultimate Washington trails guidebook author.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding guide book! June 30, 2011

By neverstopexploring

Format:Paperback

This gem of a book is a must-have for anyone in the Portland/Vancouver area who likes to hike. There are 50 hikes on the Oregon side of the Gorge and 50 on the often-overlooked Washington side. Some of the trails are well-known and others are intriguing hikes in places covered by no other guide book. The information is complete, accurate, and fascinating to read. The author discusses the history, geology, plants, and animals in the area as well as the hikes themselves. When you read this informative and entertaining book, it will make you want to do all the hikes ASAP. This is a top-notch hiking guidebook.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great guide from Romano! June 30, 2011

By Carianna Gischer

Format:Paperback

Craig Romano hits it out of the park again with Day Hiking Columbia Gorge. I come back to his books time and time again because he uses exactly the right amount of his own voice in his write-ups. Extremely accurate, and covering lots of ground, Day Hiking Columbia Gorge will take you where you want to go... whether it's popular hikes like Dog Mountain or Multnohmah Falls, or to escape the crowds at Augspurger Mountain. You can't go wrong with this book!

4.0 out of 5 stars We All Do It April 24, 2013

By Shannon Blood

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We drive past in a heated flurry and wonder what that hike or that trail or that park would be like to explore. And then we reconsider because we aren't sure what to expect or if we have the right gear. A lovely book to help guide your path and to use for planning fun side trips, day outings and overnight explorations.

4.0 out of 5 stars Gift Book December 5, 2012

By hours of enjoyment...keeps me on my toes.

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I purchased this book as a gift for my husband, and so far he is really enjoying it. Very much apreciated!