Coyote Wall - March 28, 2009

Coyote Wall is located in the Columbia River Gorge approximately 3 miles east of Bingen WA. The trail we took was 8.75 miles with an approximate 1,700' elevation gain.

This is of the Columbia River taken near the trailhead prior to ascending Coyote Wall. Taken at 8:30 a.m., a bit ominous for that time of day....

Trailhead starts through an old cattle chute.
Here is a pic of Ginger takin' in the views of the Columbia River beyond the wildflower meadows. Here is what she is lookin' at...

Ginger tellin' me, "Come check out the view!"

"You're right, Ginger! The view is spectacular!"

Feelin' a little spunky, as I never dreamed of being able to accomplish this trek!
"THE VIEW!" ...gosh, I'm speechless...

Based upon our emergency rescue last weekend at Tom McCall Point, we thought to scout out the nearest natural helicopter pad....just in case! :)

These wildflowers are far and few between, but very lacy and dainty... Smooth Prairie Star (Lithophragma glabra)
This tree reminded me of an old western movie. I don't know why, it just did.

The brightess & greenest moss I have ever seen!