Car-Free Dog Mountain

“The stunning views and unparalleled springtime flowers make this one of the most popular hikes in the Gorge,” Washington Trails Association. Avoid the persistently full parking lot with our shuttle, biking and walking itinerary.

Trail Town & Waterfalls – Western Gorge Sights and Hikes

See Oregon’s version of the Mona Lisa, Multnomah Falls, then explore the mind-blowing scenery available in and a short walk from Cascade Locks. This trail town is for people who might want to do any or all of the following: poke about, see another waterfall, admire the river, hike until their senses buzz, sample local brews, participate in the tribal fish economy, or sleep under the stars.

Hills, Hotel & History – Unbusying in Dufur

Schedule unscheduled time and un-busy yourself. Ask not what you can do for Dufur but what Dufur can do for you. Ride the Columbia Area Transit shuttle to Hood River and pedal to Dufur. Treat yourself to well-deserved unscheduled time. Dufur rewards visitors with historic, small town, slow-paced, off-the-beaten-path experiences. Put your feet up.

Tasting Bike Rides of Eastern Gorge

Founder of Bikabout.com and local Hood Riverian calls the Historic Columbia River Highway Trail to Mosier the “best under 10 mile bike ride in America”. Use our map to experience this ride or another favorite to the Gorge White House with double mountain views.