Lake Wallula Scenic River Hiking Trail:
Oregon
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Description:
The lake Wallula Scenic River Hiking Trail is part of Hat Rock State Park and represents a segment of the Lewis and Clark Commemorative Trail. The trail can be accessed from either the McNary Beach area or from the entrance to Hat Rock State Park. The trail is best for hiking and offers gorgeous scenery with water views of Lake Wallula.

While the first mile of the trail from McNary Beach is relatively easy, after that the trail ascends sharply through cliffs and sagebrush flattening out again as you approach the State Park entrance. The area is named for the landmark rock that appears like a large hat against the skyline, which is visible across the water from the trail.


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Parking & Trail Access:
Find the entrance to McNary Beach 3 miles east of Umatilla on Route 730. Turn north (left) onto the Beach Access Road and drive straight to the McNary Beach Recreation Area.




Find the entrace at Hat Rock State park off US Highway 730, six miles east of Umatilla. You will pass the McNary Beach Access road and turn north lLeft) onto Hat Rock State Park Rd. Parking and restrooms are available here.
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Grading bad for bikers
By Fred in July, 2004
"I went over to this trail on Saturday, July 24, 2004, and found that the trail has been graded. While this may be fine for hikers, it's terrible for bikers. For more than half the trail bikers will be pushing their bikes. The grading removed the hardpack and now it is mostly sand up to four plus inches deep.

While I was severly disappointed at this change in the trail's surface, this is still beautiful area."
Awesome Trail
By Brian Edwards in March, 2004
This trail is simply awesome. The views of the Columbia River as well as the surrounding hills are great. I hiked this in the evening at sunset and what a sight it was! Come see for yourself.
It's Beautiful
By Ken Gummer in December, 2003
I have hiked this trail numerous times and it is absolutely beautiful. It's too bad though that it's not paved; it would make a great bike loop.
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