badger mountain centennial preserve

Valuable hiking and mountain biking locale. Several trails and routes. Dedicated volunteers maintain it very well. On a clear day Mt Hood, Adams, Rainier and Stewart all visible. Plus view of all the Tri Cities and the three rivers making ( ok the Snake River just visible from the bridges ) highly recommended for hiking exercise

A easy to medium strenuous climb to the top. When you get to the top in one direction, there is a splendid view of the Columbia River and the Tri-cities. The views to the south and north give clear vista's of the surrounding hills, mountains, and wind mill doted countryside.

Well worth the one to two hours of time to get out and experience nature. I frequently hike up this mountain and often find others who are visiting the Tri-Cities making the climb. There are several choices of trails ranging from one to several miles. The elevation change from the trail head to the top is over 800 feet and the views from on top includes the Columbia River, vineyards, center pivot irrigated crops, and Mt Hood, Mt Adams, Mt Rainier in the distance.

Badger Mountain is one of the most summited peaks in Washington State with over 600,000 visitors since 2008. A variety of trails with more being developed for hikers, bikers, and horses.