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.
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 FallsCascade emblématique 189 m, pont au pied.
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Vista House (Crown Point)Belvédère architectural 1918.
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Historic Columbia River HwyPlus vieille route panoramique américaine, 1916.
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Hood RiverCapitale kiteboarding et windsurfing.
Practical info
- Departure Portland
- Destination Columbia River Gorge
- Distance 100 km
- Duration 1h30
- Category Short (< 100 km)
- Best season Spring
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