EXPLORE THE GORGE
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Foot• Bike• Bus•Train
Foot• Bike• Bus•Train
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.
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 Gorge Express 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.
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.
“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.
As the "Heart of the Columbia River Gorge", Cascade Locks is home to the Bridge of the Gods, Pacific Crest Trail, home base for world class hiking trails, Thunder Island Brewing and scenery that will blow your mind.
Flanked by Cascade Mountains, Hood and Adams, this walkable town exemplifies agritourism with a surprising density of local food, coffee, beer, wine and cider. Home to orchards, blueberry and lavender fields, vineyards, as well as all types of land, water and snow sports, there is no shortage of experiences to be had from this city.
At the sun-drenched eastern entrance to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, The Dalles will surprise you with its many recreational and cultural opportunities. Dive into the rich heritage experiences available at this pronounced bend in the Columbia River.
As the launchpad to the Gorge, check out the info page for all the bus, train, plane, shuttle, biking info and more.