Take Washington State Road 14 east of Bingen, WA to about milepost 71. Turn left on County Road 1230 (the Old Highway), which runs between basalt cliffs on the west and a lake on the right. Proceed about 1.4 miles to a rough gravel parking lot on the north (left) side. This is a popular place, and parking may be tight. Car pool if possible. I believe this is a site which requires a parking pass from the National Scenic Area.

Proceed west through Lyle, WA and cross the Klickitat River. Turn right on the first road after the bridge. Travel upward on a twisting road for about 1.2 miles. Near the top of the hill are two rights. Don't take these! At the top of the hill, the road straightens out and parallels the Columbia River along a relatively flat plateau. Proceed for about 4 more miles, crossing Major Creek (another nice wildflower walk) and then Catherine Creek. The parking lot will be on the right (north side).

The nearest restroom facilities are along State Road 14 at the Chamberlain Lake Safety Rest Area. This is about 3.2 miles east of the County Road 1230 entrance to Catherine Creek.

Catherine Creek is a unique natural area which gets quite a bit of use. There are numerous wildflowers to see from early March to mid summer. In addition, a natural basalt arch may be viewed about 1/4 mile up the canyon above the old homestead. The habitats include riparian, grassy basalt scablands, and mixed oak and Ponderosa Pine forests. Beware of the dense thickets of poison oak, be alert for the possibility of rattlesnakes, and check yourself for ticks during the moister spring months.