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Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, Hood River, OR

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Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail

Three separate paved trail segments along a restored historic highway in the Columbia River Gorge, with river views and waterfalls.

Hood River, OR

About Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail

The trail links three separate paved stretches that follow parts of the old Highway 30 through the Columbia River Gorge. Visitors on foot or by bike get river overlooks, several waterfalls, and the restored Mosier Twin Tunnels on the Hood River to Mosier stretch. The original road was built in the early 1900s, later bypassed by Interstate 84, and is now managed as a state trail by Oregon State Parks.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Date Night

    Gorge Sail Ventures

    $50+

    Private two-hour sailing charters on the Columbia River Gorge aboard a 34-foot yacht from Hood River Marina.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    1.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Family Favorite

    Mount Hood Railroad

    $25–$50

    A century-old scenic train line running narrated excursions through the Hood River Valley beneath Mt. Hood.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    1.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Hood River

    No admission fee

    Official tourism bureau for Hood River, Oregon, with guides to Gorge wineries, outdoor recreation and dining.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    1.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sports & Outdoors
    Outdoor Adventure

    Klickitat County

    No admission fee

    The north shore of the Columbia River Gorge, with whitewater, wind sports, hiking and small towns.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    1.8 mi awayMore like this

  • Sports & Outdoors

    Spring Creek Hatchery State Park

    Under $25

    A 10-acre day-use riverside park in the Columbia River Gorge known for windsurfing and wildlife viewing.

    3.2 mi awayMore like this

  • Sports & Outdoors
    Family Favorite

    Packer Orchards

    Under $25

    A fourth-generation family farm near Hood River with u-pick fruit, a farm market bakery and seasonal family events.

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