Columbia Gorge Waterfall Hike, May 18, 2008

Troop 351 and Crew 351 did a one-way east to west hike starting at Eagle Creek. Half the group stopped after five miles at the Wahcella Falls trailhead, and half emerged at the Elowah Falls trailhead, for a 10 mile hike.

Youths pose at the trailhead at Eagle Creek.
Rod guides Scouts in plant ID.	Crossing one of many footbridges.

Wahclella Falls.

Wahclella Falls.

Let's explore the cave.

Let's explore the cave.

Let's explore the cave.

Matt and George check the guidebook.

Checking the guidebook

Crossing mossy rocks.

Mossy rocks to cross

The guidebook describes Elowah Falls as misty - but everyone got drenched.

Elowah showers on us

RSC 5/25/08. Thanks to Alan and Rita for the pictures.