Crow Butte Park
AQI 79 · moderateCentral Washington
Astronomy
MoonWaxing Gibbous (71%)
Stargazingfair
Trail Conditions
MudReported on trail
“We are camped at Maryhill SP and today we wanted a flower hike other than Catherine Creek and the trails in Columbia Hills SP so we could avoid the hordes of weekend flower hunters!”
Last report: Apr 21, 2024
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazard
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended; water reflection adds glare near the lake
Getting There
Recent Reports
Apr 21, 2024
We are camped at Maryhill SP and today we wanted a flower hike other than Catherine Creek and the trails in Columbia Hills SP so we could avoid the hordes of weekend flower hunters! The beginning of April we received the 2nd edition of Craig Romano's "Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge" and read about Crow Butte Park which is 54 miles east of Maryhill SP and thought it would fit the need.
May 28, 2023
Dry and hot. Easy footwork.
Jan 19, 2011
This hike was done by the Fun, Fit and Over Fifty Club of the Tri-Cities. Crow Butte Park is located near Patterson, WA along the Columbia River.
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