Warrior Rock Trail

This is another one of those perfect afternoon day hikes to take Fido on. So grab up the leash, poop bags, fresh water, and water bowl for Fido and head out to Sauvie Island and the Warrior Rock Trail. You will need to purchase a parking permit (this holds true for all Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife trail heads on the island), and you should be able to obtain one from the 7-eleven store in the quaint little town of Linton. Because this trail is part of a wildlife refuge Fido will need to remain on his leash at all times. This is an easy 6 mile walk that should take right around 3 hours. The Warrior Rock Trail meanders through cottonwood groves and grassy pasture land along the Colombia River to the lighthouse where in 1792 Multnomah Indians greeted Captain William Broughton and Captain George Vancouver. The trail weaves back and forth between the Columbia River and pasture land, and is unmarked. On a warm afternoon you will meet with a lot of families out for a day at the beach, and fisherman. Letting Fido swim is tricky business along the Columbia the River has a fierce current, and letting Fido roam the beach could lead to poisoning from rotting Salmon best to leave him on his leash and keep him safe. So make a day of it out on Warrior Rock Trail, and don't forget the camera for some great photos.