Hiked 06/08/02
Starvation Creek Loop Hike
48 Photos
Starvation Creek Overlook
The trail where photos were taken is colored red.
This hike begins at the Starvation Creek Trail head off I84
While here, visit Starvation Creek Falls
The creek itself is pretty
An enjoyable cascade as you approach the falls
Here you have a glimpse of the top of the falls
Starvation Creek Falls
Now, return to the trail head to begin the loop hike
The trail parallels the freeway for a bit before climbing
This is the junction where the loop begins and ends
Begin climbing at the sign
This is the steepest part of the hike
I recommend going up this, not down it
A path is cut through the fallen tree
Kitten Tails and other wildflowers are abundant in spring
A level spot in the trail
A brief look out over the Columbia River and gorge to the northeast
The trail continues to climb steeply
A great view of Dog Mtn on the Washington side of the Columbia River
Now after all that effort, the trail descends to cross Cabin Creek
There are two challenging creeks to cross, this is Cabin Creek
Now the trail climbs again to an overlook
This is the major viewpoint that makes the loop worthwhile... Dog Mtn in view
Looking down where you began the hike
Looking at the cliffs along the way
A springtime shot of Dog Mtn from the loop trail
Looking west down-river with Wind Mtn on the right
Wildflowers are abundant in April thru June
Looking up towards Mt Defiance
The trail now begins to descend to Warren Creek
Wallflower along the trail
Switchbacks descend toward Warren Creek
Warren Creek is the 2nd challenging creek to cross on this hike... use caution
Now the trial climbs to another viewpoint
Another view down-river with Wind Mtn on the right
A glimpse of Wonder Creek that forms Lancaster Falls
The trail continues to descend
The trail continues to descend
The junction you need to return, but walk just a bit further for another falls
Lancaster Falls on the Mt Defiance trail
A little Honeysuckle along the way
The trail descends steeply to Warren Creek
The bridge over Warren Creek in front of Hole-in-the-Wall Falls
The top of the Hole-in-the-Wall Falls
The bottom of the Hole-in-the-Wall Falls
The base of the Hole-in-the-Wall Falls
The trail back towards the Starvation Creek Trail head
Starvation Creek Loop Hike Photo # 47
Cabin Creek Falls just before the end of the loop
---------------------------------The End of Another Excellent Adventure!-----------------------------------
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