Hiking at Dog Mountain

This hike truly had it all – beautiful forests, amazing wild flowers everywhere, and views of the Columbia River, Mount Hood and Mount St Helens. The hike is a six-mile round trip with 2800 feet of elevation and it's worth every step. Just be aware that on weekends between April 23 and June 12 (and Memorial Day) you must have a permit to hike there due to its popularity. If you don't have a permit, you can take their free shuttle, which drops you off and picks you up from three different locations – we did this and it was so simple and convenient.