Columbia River Gorge Natl Scenic Area/Wyeth

Stacey Hall

Biking through the Columbia River Gorge is one of the most scenic and refreshing experiences imaginable. 🚴‍♀️🌲 Every turn reveals another postcard-perfect view — waterfalls cascading beside the trail, dramatic cliffs, and endless stretches of forest meeting the river. The path is well maintained, with a great balance of gentle rides and more challenging stretches for those wanting a bit of adventure. It’s the kind of ride where you can stop often just to take in the views (and you absolutely should). The mix of fresh air, natural beauty, and peaceful rhythm of the ride makes this trail unforgettable. Whether you’re a serious cyclist or just out for a scenic ride, the Gorge biking trail is pure Oregon magic.

Deniz Namik

Absolutely beautiful. The Visitor Center has basic amenities, and theres a restaurant & coffee stand as well. You can walk/hike as far as you want, path is clearly paved and is suitable for all ages, depending on where you stop. Would definitely recommend visiting!

Rodica Mihalis

Totally worth it! However parking was at a premium! We finally found parking at the Horsetail Waterfall. This is an easier and shorter hike. Very enjoyable. Stunning views!

Amin Sameni

Breathtaking views just a short drive from Portland The Columbia River Gorge is a stunning natural escape that's surprisingly easy to reach from Portland. It's perfect for a half-day getaway. The scenic drive alone is worth it, with dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and endless panoramic views of the river cutting through the landscape. We especially appreciated how accessible many of the viewpoints and trailheads were. you don’t need to be an expert hiker to enjoy the area. Multnomah Falls is iconic, but there are plenty of quieter spots along the way too. It gets a solid 4 stars from us only reason for not giving 5 is the occasional crowding near the most popular stops. Still, it’s absolutely a must-see when visiting Portland.

Vance E.

One of the best roadside waterfalls in all of my travels! Cascade Locks Historical Museum is a great place to stop FIRST to see if they have day passes available for the Falls. Especially if you didn't go online to pre book. The Oregon Pony and nine finger doll are worth the price of admission to the Museum, but if they have a day pass, it's priceless. But back to the falls. Parking is limited but for the most part people are friendly in the lot and you can wait a bit for someone to leave, you are able to circle the lot so try all the way down and around. The parking lot in the middle of the highway has more turnover. The small lot in front of the restaurant is almost always full and the lot just down the road and on the right hand side is tight. Some people get creative and are willing to walk and park in the coves along the road plus or minus a half mile on the falls river road. Once you get to the falls it is a short very up hill walk to the bridge but worth it. The views of the falls from the middle of the highway parking lot is very nice for anyone that can't make the hike in.