Columbia River Gorge, Oregonwildflowers
around Rowena Crest and Mosier
Out of season: the next wildflowers season is in 2027.
Right now in Columbia River Gorge · September
- Multnomah Falls reservations · May–Sep
185days to the next wildflowers seasonusually from April
Next 7 days
No frost, strong wind or heavy rain in the forecast.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 2:46 PM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Columbia River Gorge through the year: Multnomah Falls reservations May–Sep.
Best spots around Columbia River Gorge
- Dog Mountain (WA)Upper meadows of yellow balsamroot; weekend permits in season
- Catherine Creek (WA)Among the best early spring wildflowers in the eastern Gorge
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · US Forest Service, Dog Mountain Trailhead (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · US Forest Service, Dog Mountain Trail 147 (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · US Forest Service, Catherine Creek Recreation Area (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · US Forest Service, Multnomah Falls (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26)
Questions people ask
Is it blooming in Columbia River Gorge right now?
Not now: the wildflowers season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 185 days (usually from April).
Where are the best spots in Columbia River Gorge?
Dog Mountain (WA): upper meadows of yellow balsamroot; weekend permits in season; Catherine Creek (WA): among the best early spring wildflowers in the eastern Gorge.
Are there closures or permits to know about in Columbia River Gorge?
Multnomah Falls reservations (May–Sep); Dog Mountain (WA): upper meadows of yellow balsamroot; weekend permits in season.
What is Columbia River Gorge like through the year?
Multnomah Falls reservations (May–Sep).