Near Munra Point Trail
Westward facing view of the Columbia River from the Munra Point Trail (Oregon on the left, Washington on the right).
Near Munra Point Trail
The view looking south from the top of Munra Point. It's beautiful but PLEASE BE CAREFUL! Make it a round-trip. ;)
Near Munra Point Trail
South-facing spine of a ridge line near the peak of Munra Point.
Near Munra Point Trail
Munra Point, Jan 29, 2016.
Near Munra Point Trail
Munra Point in winter

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Hike Trail

Munra Point Trail

5.0 (3 Ratings)
The steep, un-maintained Munra Point Trail is a scramble, but the 360 views pay off in a big way.
1
mi
Distance
1,773
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
River/CreekViewsWildflowers
Access Issues
This route is accessible year-round, but is safest in dry weather. There are short sections of 3rd class climbing on some exposed terrain. Some of these climbs have cord set up to help. A fall at any of these points would be devastating. Please use caution.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.04mi
Distance
1,773ft
Elevation Gain
102ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
1,892ft
High Point
149ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the Gorge Trail #400, you'll head south away from the noisy interstate and up the hill onto the unmaintained !Munra Point Trail. Near this turn-off, you'll spot a sign nailed to a tree marking the "unmaintained trail." Soon after, you'll do some scrambling and hit some good elevation gain. As you climb, you'll catch views along the way of the Columbia River. Just before the peak of Munra Point, you'll hit a rope tied-up to help navigate your way up and down the steepest stretch. Once you round up to the top, you'll see Munra Point, an exposed basalt knob merging from three exposed ridges, where you can climb up to the top of the rock to get 360-degree views of the Columbia River Gorge. Look north across the river to get a good look into Washington state and Mt Adams. Use caution as you climb to the top as it's a very steep and there is an unforgiving drop in either direction. You can continue further on along the ridgeline. This route will have you turn around shortly after the point, to return the same way you came back to the Gorge Trail #400.

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