| Description:
Beginning from Troutdale, the road passes along the edge of the Columbia River Gorge, offering spectacular views from pull-outs & from historic Vista House Visitor Center. From there, the road drops into the 4000-foot gorge & passes by the most magnificent & celebrated waterfalls in Oregon, including Latourell Falls, Shepherd`s Dell, Wahkeena Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, & the perennially popular Multnomah Falls.
Location: From Troutdale, go south along the Sandy River & cross the Sandy River Bridge. Go east on Woodard Road, Bell Road, & Crown Point Highway (OR 100) through Springdale & Corbett to I-84. Continue east on I-84 to Mosier (exit # 69), then take US 30 east to The Dalles. Note that the route is consistently marked with keyhole-shaped signs, & not necessarily with route numbers or names.
Season: year round.
Fee: at some developed recreation areas, trailheads.
Reservations: no. Available: Biking Fishing Picnicking
Boating (Motorized) Hiking/Backpacking Scenic Driving
Boating (Non-motorized) Water Sports
Camping Wildlife Viewing Visitor Center RV Sites
Exhibits Interpretive Programs Drinking Water
Cultural-Historic Sites Restrooms Boat Ramp
Campgnd, Developed. |
Campground: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Mount Hood National Forest, Historic Columbia River Highway in Hood River Oregon *