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Columbia River Gorge, Oregon.
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items Gorgeous road along Columbia River, Oregon. So many waterfalls to see. Some of them close to the parking and for others you have to hike.
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Very small parking lot. If you visit on the weekends, it will probably be full. Come early. Very windy at the entrance.
Mitchell Point Tunnel
You will be going up on the hill. So, prepare for a good exercise . It is very windy on the top. Beautiful, wild flowers. Best time to see flowers is mid to late April.
Mosier Plateau Trail
Very Famous, always crowded waterfalls. It has large parking lot but still always full on the weekend during warm season. Short hike up to the brige.
Advice: if you are coming from Portland, Oregon (via I-84 East) and there are closed barriers te...
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - Multnomah Falls
Short hike ( about 0.5 mi) to see this waterfall. Our family usually hike 3-4 waterfalls along the Columbia River because they are short drive from each other.
Wahkeena Falls
This one is beautiful, double waterfalls with 0.8mi round hike. People with all ages doing this, so I would say it double for most.
Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint - Oregon State Parks
After enjoying waterfalls along the Columbia River please visit this hatchery. First of all it's has enough parking and it's free. People of all ages can walk around on paved paths and see the live fish from the tiny ones to the huge ones . In the f...
Bonneville Fish Hatchery
This is your first, short stop for beautiful Columbia River Gorge view . It's always windy, most of the time very windy. In the winter, doors are usually open on the weekends, but you can enjoy the view anyway. During the warm season it's usuall...
Vista House at Crown Point
Oh, and on the way back to Portland from your Columbia River Gorge drive I suggest to stop at the Hatta Ukraine Restaurant for the dinner. It's so delicious and affordable. You will be thank me later.
hatta_pdx · Wood Village, OR
People visit this place for the view . But remember, Columbia Gorge is always windy. "Horseshoe " road curve looks good on photos and April wildflowers adds magic to your shots.
Rowena Crest
There's short, pawed path to the waterfalls. The only thing it is located in oregon state park that requires buying pass .
Latourell Falls Trailhead (Guy W. Talbot) - Oregon State Parks