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OUTSIDE WALLA WALLA

OUTSIDE WALLA WALLA

Twin Sisters

Twin Sisters (Photo Credit: Strategy Northwest)

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After years of living in the area, it is easy to get used to having the Columbia River just down the road. In reality, this historic, geologically fascinating area deserves a visit from time to time. At the heart of the Wallula Gap area, this short hike offers expansive views and cultural heritage information.

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Hiking/ Viewpoint

Just a few hundred feet of elevation gain makes a big difference when viewing the Columbia River and Wallula Gap area. This short trail is one mile round trip and shows off basalt pillars as well as the impact of the Missoula floods. The trail is well marked and provides historical information (now sun-baked so refer to our picture below) regarding a Native American legend about who the twin sisters were.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Stretch your legs, learn a little, and enjoy the views. There is no place to hide on this trail, so if it is hot and sunny make sure to bring...

WHEN TO GO

Pick any clear day or, if you are lucky, sunset to take the quick walk up to Twin Sisters and neighboring viewpoints. Even in the winter, the clouds hanging over the river offer up some pretty dramatic scenes.

HOW TO GET THERE

Head west on HWY 12 for 30 miles to Wallula Junction and keep straight joining HWY 730, which follows the mighty Columbia River. Two miles past the junction (mile post 4.2) on the left side of the highway is the...

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