Trip Reports

Overview

Hype:

Visitors can enjoy stunning views of the Columbia River Gorge from the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail. The trail comprises three disconnected paved paths along stretches of historic Highway 30 — which predated I-84 as the only road connecting Portland and The Dalles. Together the segments provide thrilling scenery and spectacular geologic formations.

Trail Condition: Class 1 (Trail is either paved or gravel. Navigation skills are not needed because there is only one trail or because there are signs. Elevation gains are gradual or there are stairs.)

Time: 0-100 hours

Length: 74 miles one way

Elevation Gain: Negligible, Max of 7.7% grade no longer than 300 ft

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Features:
  • Walking Trails
  • Bike Trails
  • National Register of Historic Places
  • State Park
  • Rivers and Streams
  • Forest
  • Waterfalls
  • Mountains
  • Marked Trails
  • No Restrooms
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Viewpoint, Overlooks, Vistas
  • Interpretive Signs
  • Wildflowers and Vegitation
  • Wildlife and Birding
  • Pets Allowed

Links: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=113
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historic_Columbia_River_Highway

Maps

Closest City or Region: Columbia River Gorge

Coordinates: 45.690764, -121.450776

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