The actual name of the area is the Tom McCall Preserve at Rowena and it is part of the Nature Conservancy. It is a great albeit a bit difficult hike thats roughly 4 miles (roundtrip) to McCall Point. The point has amazing panoramic views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams not to mention a whole bunch of wildflowers. The effort involved in the hike is well worth the effort. The way I see it is that if I can haul myself and all my gear up there, most of you can too!

Tom McCall Trail Wildflowers

Wide Angle photo of Broadleaf Lupine and the Columbia Gorge photographed by Jeff Wendorff

Broadleaf Lupine, Lupinus latifolius

Balsamroot over the Columbia River photographed by Jeff Wendorff

Balsamroot over the Columbia River

Macro shot of Small-flowered Fiddleneck, Amsinckia menziesii photographed by Jeff Wendorff

Small-flowered Fiddleneck, Amsinckia menziesii

Mt. Adams and the Columbia Gorge photographed by Jeff Wendorff from McCall Point

Mt. Adams and the Columbia Gorge

Wildflowers and Mt. Hood from Tom McCall Point photographed by Jeff Wendorff

Wildflowers and Mt. Hood from Tom McCall Point

Harsh Paintbrush, Castilleja hispida over the Columbia Gorge from McCall Point Trail photographed by Jeff Wendorff

Harsh Paintbrush, Castilleja hispida

Balsamroot and Lupine at Tom McCall Trail photographed by Jeff Wendorff

Balsamroot and Lupine at Tom McCall Trail

McCall Point Trail surrounded by wildflowers photographed by Jeff Wendorff

McCall Point Trail surrounded by wildflowers

About Tom McCall Point

Length: 3.4 mile round trip
Elevation Change: 1000′ gain
Season: Year Round
Difficulty:    Moderate It gets steep in a few places like 60 degree incline steep…
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Oregon Wildflower Portfolio

I have a gallery of my Oregon Wildflowers online. They are arranged by species, so you may have to poke around if you are looking for these in particular. Have a look and order a print or license the images. My flower photography portfolio is…HERE.

Wildflower Photography Workshops

In 2016 I will add my first photography workshop in Oregon. It’s all about photographing Waterfalls and Wildflowers in Oregon. You can find the details online…HERE.