Road Trip Portland to Columbia River Gorge – Waterfall Route

Portland Columbia River Gorge
100
km
1h30
drive
Spring
season

The Itinerary

The Columbia River Gorge, a 130-km gorge carved by the Columbia River, is North America's most impressive concentration of waterfalls — 90+ falls within a 50-km radius.

The Historic Columbia River Highway (America's oldest scenic byway, 1916) hugs the north bank. Multnomah Falls (189 m, America's second-highest year-round), Horsetail Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Wahkeena Falls, Latourell Falls. Crown Point Vista House (1918 panoramic view). Hood River, kiteboarding and windsurfing capital at the gorge's end.

Points of Interest

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    Multnomah Falls
    Cascade emblématique 189 m, pont au pied.
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    Vista House (Crown Point)
    Belvédère architectural 1918.
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    Historic Columbia River Hwy
    Plus vieille route panoramique américaine, 1916.
  • ✦
    Hood River
    Capitale kiteboarding et windsurfing.

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Practical info
  • Departure Portland
  • Destination Columbia River Gorge
  • Distance 100 km
  • Duration 1h30
  • Category Short (< 100 km)
  • Best season Spring
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