This Easy Half-Mile Hike In Oregon Will Lead You Straight To A Spectacular Lookout
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Tessa Metcalf
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Located at the summit of the beautiful Larch Mountain in the Columbia River Gorge, Sherrard Point is a little-known, jaw-dropping overlook that will blow you away. A short stroll through an emerald green forest will land you on a mountaintop platform from which you’ll see an endless expanse of rolling green hills and Cascade mountain peaks.
To get the lookout, you'll park at the Larch Mountain Trailhead and follow the concrete path through the woods for a quarter-mile.
Near the end of the trail, the trees will end and you'll emerge onto this incredible observation deck (rimmed with a short fence) with panoramic views of the expansive Cascade wilderness.
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There are rolling hills and evergreens for as far as the eye can see, and snow-capped volcanic peaks in every direction.
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On a clear day, you'll be able to spot Mt Saint Helens (pictured above), Mt Jefferson, Mt Adams, Mt Rainier....
...and of course, the stunning Mt Hood.
Here's a photo taken from Sherrard Point at sunrise.
This incredible overlook will leave you speechless.
Find out about more amazing scenic overlooks in Oregon here.
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