Mount Defiance is the tallest point in the Columbia River Gorge at 4,959 feet. The path to get to the summit is difficult as you gain 5,200 feet in 7 miles to the summit.

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Best routes to Mount Defiance

1. Mount Defiance loop — Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness

5.75km

00:56

340m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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2. Lancaster Falls – Mount Defiance loop from Starvation Creek State Park

18.0km

03:23

1,490m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 1,490 m

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Monday 2 February

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Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

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Location: Hood River County, Oregon, United States

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Mount Defiance

1. Mount Defiance loop — Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness

2. Lancaster Falls – Mount Defiance loop from Starvation Creek State Park

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