On April 7th, Ryan and I went on a hike to celebrate his b-day. Owen & Lindy got to hang out with Grandma & Grandpa Bradstreet, Aunt Amy, and Uncle Cross while we were hiking so it was a very nice date day for me & Ryan.
Aldrich Butte is located on the Washington side of the Columbia Gorge. The hike is 3.6 mile round trip, and it takes you up to Aldrich Butte which offers views of the Gorge including The Bonneville Dam, Dog Mountain, & Table Mountain. To get to the trail head from Portland, take I-84 east to exit 44. Cross the Bridge of the Gods and turn left on Hwy. 14. Turn right toward Bonneville Hot Springs Resort between mile 38 & 39. Park behind the Bonneville Springs hotel, and then you can see the trail from there.
The view from Aldrich Butte looking out on the Columbia River and the Bonneville Dam.
Marlee enjoying some quality Mom and Dad time at the top of the Butte.
A view of Table Mountain from Aldrich Butte. Ryan and I plan to go to the top of Table Mountain someday.
Enjoying ourselves at the top of the Butte.
Another view of Table Mountain. This time from Carpenter Lake.
We enjoyed this hike, and would do it again. Afterward, we went to Solstice Wood Fire Cafe in Bingen, WA (right across the river from Hood River, OR). We had some of the best pizza I've ever had there, and I highly recommend this place to anyone who is close to the area. We had the Cremini Mushroom pizza with goat cheese & thyme. It was awesome and I think I have had a craving for it everyday since eating it.
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