Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
River · Forest · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Columbia River Gorge
Wooded gorges, waterfalls and viewpoints along the Columbia River.
The discovery of Columbia River Gorge revolves around Multnomah Falls, Vista House and Latourell Falls. The stay thus alternates between river landscapes, forests and natural spaces, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Multnomah Falls
- Vista House
- Latourell Falls
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Nature and panorama
Multnomah Falls
Multnomah Falls It falls in two bursts from a basalt cliff, with the Benson bridge suspended between the sprays and the forest. The very easy access attracts people, but the path that rises above the first point of view gives a feeling closer to the gorge and its humidity.
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Vista House
Placed on Crown Point, Vista House Watch the Columbia River run between the walls of the gorge. Its octagonal stone building, thought to be a panoramic stop on the Historic Columbia River Highway, is worth as much for its Art Deco details as for the wind, light and the breadth of the landscape around.
Nature and panorama
Latourell Falls
Latourell Falls The waterfall is visible after a short walk, and the surrounding path makes it possible to feel the freshness of the gorge, between maples, ferns and basalt columns.
River
Hood River
Hood River mixes docks on the Columbia River, downtown cafes and frank views to orchards and Mount Hood. Wind draws windsurfing and kitesurfing, while nearby roads cross apple trees, pear trees and cellars, making it a living base for radiating in the gorge.
Practical tips
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