Start in the Parking Lot of Shari Cafe on Whhitaker Road. From there go on I5, cross the Columbia River, Take exit 9 towards Battle Ground and stop at Yale Park. From there follow the road along Yale Lake and Swift Reservoir to the McClellan Overlook. After a short stop continue down to the Columbia River, turn onto Hwy 14 towards Stevenson and take the exit up to Skamenia Lodge.