Memaloose Hills
4 months ago
Spring wildflowers are abundant and dense
16 reports
Rowena Plateau and Tom McCall Point
Southwest Washington
updated 4 months ago
The trails for Rowena Plateau and Tom McCall Point are generally in good condition as of late April and early May, 2026-04-23, 2026-04-18, and 2026-03-29. Wildflowers are a prominent feature, with reports noting balsam root and lupine, though some yellow flowers may be fading by mid-May. Tom McCall Point is particularly noted for its abundance of flowers and is recommended if choosing between the two. Both trails are exposed and dry, requiring sun protection and water, and have minimal shade, 2026-04-18. Parking can be limited, especially on weekends, with overflow noted, 2026-04-23. There are no bathrooms or trash cans at either trailhead, and dogs are not permitted, 2026-03-29.
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What hikers ask about Rowena Plateau and Tom McCall Point
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Wildflowers were reported as bursting with color on Tom McCall Point as of 2026-04-23, and Rowena Plateau had some flowers, with more at the beginning, as of the same date. By 2026-05-12, flowers were past their peak but not completely gone, with balsam root and lupine looking great, though yellow flowers were fading.
Parking is limited and can overflow on weekends, 2026-04-23. There are no bathrooms or trash cans at either trailhead, so visitors should plan accordingly.
No, dogs are not permitted on either the Rowena Plateau or Tom McCall Point trails.
Both trails are dry and exposed, with minimal shade and steady inclines, 2026-04-18. Hikers should bring water and sun protection.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Older4 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
The flowers are definitely past their peak but not completely gone yet. The blue button flowers and lupine were looking great but the yellow flowers (balsam root??) are fading fast. The view, of cours...
Older5 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
Tom McCall Pt bursting with color. It was very windy yesterday. Rowena Plateau has some flowers, more at beginning than elsewhere. If you had to choose between them, do Tom McCall Point - its flowers ...
Older5 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
Amazing wildflowers, specifically balsam root. Busy on a weekend.TH:No bathroom. No dogs allowed. Parking lot was overflowed on weekend. The road just to the trailhead was super cool and amazing views...
Older6 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
Trail is in good shape. Lots of flowers with many more to come. We heard meadowlark and robins, saw a dozen vultures and a bald eagle.
Older16 months ago
Southwest Washington
An absolutely stunning hike through wildflowers and scrub oak. The views of the Columbia Valley, the rolling hills and Mt Hood and Mt Adams in the distance were amazing.My daughter climbed with her o...
Older17 months ago
Southwest Washington
Windy wildflower hike today to Tom McCall point. Arrived just after 9 am to gale force winds and stunning blooms. Parking was easy and the drive up to the trailhead was scenic. Flowers blooming includ...
Older17 months ago
Southwest Washington
We are camped at Maryhill SP and today we drove to The Rowena Crest Viewpoint parking area and meandered the 2 mile RT Tom McCall Preserve Trail including the 1/3 mile Sasha Loop. The parking area w...
Older17 months ago
Southwest Washington
There are bcarpets of yellow balsamroots from the parking lot to the top of McCall Point. The Nature Conservancy’s well maintained trail climbs 1000’ in 1.8 miles to the Point, elevation 1712’. I cont...
Southwest Washington
We started at Rowena Plateau. No parking pass, no restrooms and no dogs allowed. Since we’re traveling with our dog, this was just a drive by. Flowers are looking good here. If the other trails are to...
Older17 months ago
Southwest Washington
There were a handful of other cars when we arrived at Rowena Crest Viewpoint around 6:30 a.m. It seemed like most were there for sunrise, and they left when it was clear that it would remain overcast....