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Lyle Cherry Orchard

Klickitat County, Washington

Friends of the Columbia Gorge

Fees: none

Activity: hiking

Elevation: 112'-1100'

Current status (as of 5/6/25): blooming

Notes: At the far eastern end of this trail, there's a meadow with three ancient cherry trees that are not long for this world. You're not here for the cherries.
For an interesting detour, walk out onto the "Lyle Convict Road," which typically has some nice early flowers in February and March.

Peak wildflower bloom at Lyle Cherry Orchard is typically from early March through April into early May, but there may be some flowers blooming from mid-February until the end of May.*

Typical year:

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* The dates given on this Web site for each location's blooming season are only estimates and can vary from year to year. Weather conditions in the winter and spring can shift these dates by up to a month, especially in the mountains. For the latest updates, check the Oregon Wildflowers or PortlandHikers Facebook groups, or browse the most recent postings to iNaturalist or Instagram.