Eagle Creek
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Memaloose Hills
Southwest Washington
updated 4 months ago
The Memaloose Hills trails are currently presenting a beautiful display of spring wildflowers. Reports from April 19th to May 6th, 2026, consistently mention abundant and dense blooms, particularly balsamroot, woolly vetch, and bachelor's button. While the balsamroot may be fading as of May 6, other wildflowers like white-stemmed frasera and various triteleia were noted. The trails themselves are generally in great shape, though a small, slightly washed-out section was reported on a descent near Marsh Hill on April 20. Parking is available at the Memaloose Overlook lot, which is small and can fill up, with overflow parking on the shoulder. Hikers should be aware of potential poison oak and the possibility of encountering rattlesnakes, especially on warmer days.
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As of early May 2026, wildflowers are abundant and dense, with balsamroot, woolly vetch, and bachelor's button being prominent. Some balsamroot may be fading by May 6, but other species like white-stemmed frasera and triteleia were noted in bloom around that time.
The trails are generally in great shape. However, one report from April 20 noted a small, slightly washed-out section on a steep descent, recommending caution and hiking poles.
Parking is available at the Memaloose Overlook parking lot, which is small and can accommodate about ten cars. Overflow parking on the road shoulder is common. Hikers are advised not to park at the eastbound I-84 rest area, as signs indicate it is no longer allowed as of April 20.
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Older4 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
We hiked from the eastbound I-84 rest area to the Chatfield Hill loop. In this short distance, vertically and horizontally, we saw 61 species of plants in bloom, see list below, thanks Paul!Timing, th...
Older4 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
The trail begins across the road from the Memaloose Overlook. There’s a small parking lot, but cars were also parked on the shoulder up and down the road.We followed the trail up to Marsh Hill, and fo...
Older5 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
We'd been out of town exploring the national parks of NM and Texas and wanted to ensure we got in at least one low elevation Spring wildflower hike. We had to be back home fairly early for an engagem...
Older5 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
We started our hike at the Memaloose Overlook parking lot. When we arrived here at 5am, ours was the only car. The parking lot is small and can probably hold like ten cars. There're no restrooms at th...
Older5 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
Dense wildflowers but crowded trail.TH:We parked on the back side of Marsh Hill. No bathrooms.Trail:There are multiple off shots of trail to avoid congestion but once you get to the top the balsam roo...
Older5 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
Talk about a wildflower hike!As always, please park respectfully here, some of the land is private. This year and last, we saw LE writing tickets for cars that were barely parked in the road. If you c...
Older17 months ago
Southwest Washington
Wild flowers galore!!! This is the time to go!-limited parking. We arrived around 5:45 pm on a Sunday and there we several spots available. Earlier it would have been packed-trail is in excellent cond...
Older17 months ago
Southwest Washington
Arrived around 3 PM today. We utilized the "open in Google maps" feature on WTA to take us to the parking area. Cars were lining the road, on both sides in some areas, to the point where they were imp...
Older17 months ago
Southwest Washington
We’re at full bloom!! Absolutely stunning — one of the most beautiful hikes I’ve ever done. Balsamroot, lupine and Indian Paintbrush as far as the eye can see. The trail splits early on — you can go s...
Older17 months ago
Southwest Washington
Started hiking at 4:45 PM — way later than I’d normally like, but it worked out. The parking lot was packed, and cars were even parked along the shoulder of the road (if you can even call it that).It ...