Want a great view? Sometimes you Gotta get High.

No, not that kind of high, silly. I'm talking about elevation. In Clark County, WA we have a few neighborhoods where you can get just shy of 2000 feet above sea level. From these heights the view becomes rather panoramic. I once marketed a property that the owner claimed was the highest house in the county and his elevation was 1968 feet. I do not know if he was actually the highest or not, but I do know that most of our areas above 2000 feet are controlled by the DNR (Department of Natural Resources) or the NFS (National Forest Service). So it was at least one of the highest.

From the lofty heights above 1000 feet the views are less about the river or the city skyline and more about the grand panorama all around. This is the remote rural type view where you look out over all creation like you are the Lord of the View.

The images shown here were taken for a home that was listed back in 2012 up on Ammeter Road in Washougal. This house sits at 1400 feet above sea level and is situated 23 miles from Portland International Airport. The ride in this Corona Virus light traffic is 30 minutes, typical traffic closer to 40 minutes.

There are several areas in Clark County where one can look at view properties above 1000 feet. Bear Prairie in Washougal, Livingston Mountain in Camas/Washougal, Lower slopes of Larch Mountain in Brush Prairie / Hockinson, and several areas in to the north above Battle Ground.

These high country homes will have a lot more snow in the winter time and potential homeowners should be aware that sometimes the getting in and out is quite challenging at these heights.

Whether you prefer to keep it low or fly high, be sure to enjoy the view.