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Catherine Creek - Universal Access Trail
Southwest Washington
updated 3 days ago
Universal Access Trail at Catherine Creek is reported to be in good condition, with no snow and no bugs as of November 07. The road is suitable for all vehicles. The trail is experiencing fall colors from oaks and other plants, though many oak leaves have already fallen. A sign at the start of the Natural Arch trail indicated a prescribed burn ahead. Parking was noted as having 12 cars at the trailhead at noon on November 07.
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The road is reported to be suitable for all vehicles as of November 07. No obstacles or issues were mentioned for road access.
As of November 07, the trail is in good condition with no snow. The primary feature noted is fallen oak leaves, which contribute to the fall color.
On November 07, there were 12 cars parked at the trailhead at noon. This suggests moderate parking availability.
Yes, as of November 07, there was a sign at the beginning of the Natural Arch trail indicating a prescribed burn ahead.
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Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
We are camped at Maryhill SP and today meandered the Universal Access Trail at Catherine Creek enjoying the fall color of the oaks, grasses and other plants. The day was warm and sunny in the mid 60's...
Older6 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
On this windy and cloudy day we walked the trail clockwise enjoying the many varieties of wildflowers blooming and enjoying the peacefulness and beauty of the views along the way. Rosy Plectritus, cor...
Older6 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
I’m down in the Gorge for my annual spring wildflower trip, and after battling the crowds on a few other hikes, I chose this quieter corner this afternoon.I started by doing the Natural Arch loop coun...
Older7 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
This is the perfect time of year for the gorge. Blue sky, warm breeze and flowers. The early spring flowers aren’t as showy as the balsam root and lupine that will show up in a few weeks so the crowds...
Older7 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
We meandered the trail for 2 hours this afternoon accompanied by a light rain! Our umbrellas kept us dry, but made taking photos more difficult! Grass widows are past their prime, but we did see a few...
Older9 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
We were the 17th vehicle to park at the TH when we arrived a little after noon. 4 forest service workers were returning to their vehicle as we began our meander. They told us they had been accessing t...
Older18 months ago
Southwest Washington
The crowds are thinning out at Catherine Creek as the grasses are drying and turning brown. The lush, moist green conditions and bright wildflowers of early spring have given way to the transition to ...
Older18 months ago
Southwest Washington
On this sunny but VERY windy day with gusts we walked the Universal Access Trail. There was plenty of parking space when we arrived about 11:30. The temp was in the low 60's, but the wind chill was mu...
Older19 months ago
Southwest Washington
The hike description says "more than 90 varieties of wildflowers bloom here", and we saw about half of that number, many in thick displays: common camus (photo 3), death camus, shooting stars, tomcat ...
Older20 months ago
Southwest Washington
I will say YES to a wildflower hike 100% of the time, even if it means 8+ hours in the car. Met my Portland friend at the park n ride outside of Vancouver and we headed out the gorge together. We star...