 The north part of the Wilderness has features characteristic of the Columbia River Gorge, such as towering basaltic cliffs and many waterfalls.Higher elevations are home to forested plateaus and ridges with hanging meadows, subalpine lakes, and panoramic views of the Cascade Range and the Columbia River Gorge.Common recreational activities in the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness include camping, rafting, backpacking, wildlife watching, and hiking the approximately the of trails in the Wilderness, including some of the Pacific Crest Trail.