Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/08/2024
The trail begins at a tunnel passing beneath the interstate along the north side of the Columbia River.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/08/2024
Following the course of a former railroad grade, there is very little elevation variation until the trail approaches the dam.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/08/2024
View from inside the tunnel.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/08/2024
The hike follows a wide gravel route with no obstructions.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/08/2024
Approaching the railroad tunnel through the stone bluff.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/08/2024
Railroad tunnel along the Portage Route trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/08/2024
A view of the current railroad line in the distance from the shade of the former route.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/08/2024
Beyond the tunnels, the trail follows the railroad grade along the north bank of the Columbia River.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/08/2024
There is little deviance from the shortest route to the edge of the McNary dam site boundary.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/08/2024
Shadeless hiking along the Columbia River.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/08/2024
McNary Dam is the turnaround point.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/08/2024
Portage Route Trail.