Name: Wildflower Viewing Memaloose Overlook
Start: 2024-05-18T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-05-18T13:00:00-07:00

Memaloose Overlook is a beautiful pullout along the Columbia River Gorge that provides views of Rowena Gap Basalts and Memaloose Island, or “island of the dead," so named because it was once a Native American burial ground. However, just meters across the road from this pullout exists a series of trails that lead to an even more expansive view of the Gorge, and visitors in the spring will enjoy bright yellow, purple, and red hills of spring wildflowers that burst from these meadows in April and May. While less traveled than other popular wildflower hikes such as [Dog Mountain](http://www.outdoorproject.com/adventures/washington/hikes/dog-mountain-hiking-loop) (tough getting tickets for this one, I tried today) and [Catherine Creek](http://www.outdoorproject.com/adventures/washington/hikes/catherine-creek-hiking-trail), this public area provides equally impressive wildflower displays in the spring each year.

Head out on this 2.8-mile loop trail near The Dalles, Oregon. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 26 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so we'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through May.

There will be excellent opportunities to take some stunning photos and video of the different wildflowers (Mountain Indian paintbrush, Cinquefoil, and lupine) that are a sea of color.

This is a popular trail for hiking, but even more popular for viewing the incredible wildflowers as shown in the event photos attached from my visit in 2023.

Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas

WHERE: Mosier Oregon ( see precise location below)
WHO: Suitable for all ages (Youth with Supervision)
COST: Free

THINGS TO BRING: Water (Staying hydrated is very important), snacks, binoculars, camera, and your positive Outdoor Afro mindset!

WHAT TO WEAR: We will have warmer weather so, please wear whatever is most comfortable for you.
WEATHER POLICY: This is a rain or shine hike.

RELEASE: Please make sure you review a copy of the Outdoor Afro trip waiver so that we can start this activity on time
https://outdoorafro.my.site.com/s/trip-waiver

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