Columbia Gorge Car-free
Cascade Locks Hood River Portland The Dalles
Our Story
Columbia Gorge Car-free

 

EXPLORE THE GORGE

BY

Foot• Bike• Bus•Train

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Plan your Trip

Trip Planner

Trip planning is provided using Google Maps.

e.g. PCT Winter Trailhead
  

e.g. 650 Portway Ave, Hood River, OR 97031
 or
Trip planning data is maintained using GTFS Manager from Trillium.
 
 
 

Itineraries
 

 
Car-free Experiences
Hills, Hotel & History - Unbusying in Dufur
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 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.

Tasting Bike Rides of Eastern Gorge
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.

Car-free Dog Mountain
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.

 
 

Cascade Locks

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.

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Hood River

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.

 
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The Dalles

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.

 
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Portland

As the launchpad to the Gorge, check out the info page for all the bus, train, plane, shuttle, biking info and more.

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