Hiked 08/17/02
Columbia Paddle Wheeler Ride
29 Photos
Columbia Paddle Wheeler
The map shows you the route the paddlewheeler takes.
To get a unique view of the Columbia Gorge,
Take a ride on the Columbia Gorge Paddle wheeler
Even waiting for the ride you get an excellent view of Table Mtn
To the north is Greenleaf Mtn
And to the southwest is Benson Plateau with Ruckel Creek Ridge
Now on board, a look at what drives this thing... what do you know... a paddle wheel
The great views begin immediately as the boat heads out... Tanner Ridge on the horizon
Benson Plateau
Approaching the Bridge of the Gods
Columbia Gorge Paddle wheeler Ride Photo # 10
Going beneath the bridge
Looking back
The west side of Benson Plateau... Ruckel Creek Meadows trail looks down from there
Looking up at Wauna Point on the north end of Tanner Ridge
Wauna Point really shows up on this photo
Freeway over old way... train tunnel below
Looking southeast toward Benson Plateau
Superb view of Table Mountain on the left, and Greenleaf Mountain on the right
Now, the ship heads back toward Cascade Locks
Ruckel Ridge on the right with Benson Plateau behind
Approaching the Bridge of the Gods
The flooded Cascade Locks right of center
A broad view of Bensons Plateau
Nick Eaton Ridge on left side, then Herman Creek Canyon, and Benson Plateau
A favorite sport here on the windy Columbia River
Columbia Gorge Paddle wheeler Ride Photo # 26
Nick Eaton Ridge with Indian Point on far left side... Herman Creek on right
Indian Point on Nick Eaton Ridge
Wind Mtn on left, Shellrock Mtn on right
---------------------------------The End of Another Excellent Adventure!-----------------------------------
NW Anthem
Majestic
Big Horizons
Natures Majesty