2 Best Sights in White Salmon, Southeastern Washington

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We've compiled the best of the best in White Salmon - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Coyote Wall–Labyrinth Loop

Fodor's Choice

The Coyote Wall trail, about 5 miles east of town off Highway 14, affords hikers unobstructed views of the Columbia River and the surrounding mountains, including Mt. Hood. The trail leads from a disused section of roadway up a gradual slope, through tall grass and wildflower meadows, from sea level up the side of a sheer cliff that rises to about 1,900 feet elevation. You can descend the way you came up or by looping back down through an intriguing valley of basalt rock formations (known as the Labyrinth)—the full round-trip is about 8 miles, but you could hike part of the way up the trail and back, taking in the impressive vistas, in less than an hour.

Catherine Creek Recreation Area

Administered by the U.S. Forest Service, this ruggedly beautiful patch of wilderness in generally sunny and dry Lyle, less than 2 miles east of Coyote Wall, comprises a well-signed network of trails through what had been a sprawling ranch. This is one of the top spots in the region for wildflower viewing in the spring, but there's plenty to see and do here year-round. A paved multiuse trail curves down along a bluff overlooking the river, while longer trails meander up into the foothills.