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Hood River County

Mount Defiance Trail — Columbia River Gorge

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United States
Oregon
Hood River County

Mount Defiance Trail — Columbia River Gorge

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16

runners

Mount Defiance Trail — Columbia River Gorge

03:31

19.6km

1,500m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 25, 2025

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

Mount Hood National Forest

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.53 km

Lancaster Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

You will pass this waterfall on the first part of the Mount Defiance Trail. It is named after Samuel C. Lancaster, engineer and designer of the Columbia River Highway.

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19.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

2.57 km

Surfaces

17.0 km

2.32 km

332 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

Elevation

Highest point (1,470 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Friday 5 December

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