2022 Mount Defiance

This six-million year old shield volcano is the highest point of the Columbia Gorge, and is considered by some to be “the hardest hike in Oregon”. Lots of vertical, but you'll be rewarded with front seat views of the Columbia Gorge, Mount Adams and Mount Saint Helens. 

Six-Pack Route Details: Mount Defiance Trail
Distance: 12.4 miles; Vertical +/- 5,072 ft.
Elevation: 4,935′ (1504 m)

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