| Wygant State Natural Area | |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Area |
| Location | Hood River County,Oregon |
| Nearest city | Hood RiverColumbia River Gorge,Oregon, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 45°41′29″N121°38′26″W / 45.6915069°N 121.64063°W /45.6915069; -121.64063[1] |
| Operated by | Oregon Parks and Recreation Department |
| Status | year round hiking |
Wygant State Natural Area is astate park in northernHood River County,Oregon, just west of the city ofHood River, and is administered by theOregon Parks and Recreation Department. It is located in theColumbia River Gorge, adjacent to an abandoned section of theHistoric Columbia River Highway. This park is one of a trio encompassing areas in the vicinity ofMitchell Point, along withSeneca Fouts Memorial State Natural Area andVinzenz Lausmann Memorial State Natural Area. The three parks offers scenic hiking and views over the Gorge.
There are no facilities. It is primarily a hiking trail through dense forested, mountainous wilderness. The first mile or so is on a paved road, abandoned since about 1960, whenI-84 opened. The park website indicates that the trail hasprairie anddesert portions.[2]
Wygant State Natural Area lies within theColumbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
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