Columbia Hills, State park with basalt formations in Klickitat County, US
Columbia Hills State Park extends across 3,338 acres along the Columbia River, featuring Horsethief Butte with its hexagonal basalt columns and diverse wildlife.
The park emerged in 2003 through the combination of Horsethief Lake State Park and Dalles Mountain Ranch, preserving ancient petroglyphs from flooding by the Dalles Dam.
Native American petroglyphs panels relocated from the Dalles Dam site now stand within the park, offering insights into early regional inhabitants.
Visitors need a Discover Pass to access the park's facilities, which include 12 miles of trails, camping areas, boat launches, and designated climbing zones.
The park's basalt formations originated from Ice Age floods 10,000 years ago, creating natural columns that attract rock climbers throughout the year.
Location: Washington
Website: https://parks.wa.gov/489/Columbia-Hills
GPS coordinates: 45.74000,-120.78600
Latest update: March 11, 2025 19:08
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