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Columbia River Gorge: Waterfall Alley

Your Columbia River Gorge Itinerary

Most travelers spend hours or days trying to figure out the most popular sites and hidden gems to visit. We create detailed itineraries that give you a step-by-step game plan so you can get to the best places at the right times and have a trip your family will remember forever!


The Columbia River Gorge is carved by the Columbia River and is home to over 90 waterfalls! This path was once explored by Lewis & Clark, then used by pioneers on the Oregon Trail, then by early travelers on one of the first byways in the country, the Columbia River Historic Scenic Byway, and now by you! The waterfalls are awesome, but there’s even more to see and do near the Gorge!

Places

Map showing sites in the Columbia River Gorge
  • Multnomah Falls. This magnificent 620-foot waterfall is THE iconic waterfall here, and the one that brings over 1 million visitors per year.
  • Latourell Falls. This is like a mini-Multnomah Falls, but unlike Multnomah, we get to walk behind it!
  • Wahkeena Falls. Another wonderful waterfall and bridge so we can see it up close!
  • Fruit Loop. This is a gorgeous 35-mile drive through various fruit farms with cider, treats, train rides, and beautiful farms!
  • Cascade Locks. A historic, small mountain town on the banks of the Columbia River.
  • Mount Hood. This volcano is the tallest mountain peak in Oregon, providing panoramic views of this beautiful state!
  • Timberline Lodge. This beautiful and historic lodge sits at the base of Mount Hood providing great views of the peak.
  • Tunnel Falls. This 12-mile hike leads to a 172-foot tall waterfall with a hidden tunnel behind it!
  • Hood River. Hood River is a charming port town along the Columbia River, located where Hood River meets the Columbia River.
  • Troutdale. Town located on the edge of the Columbia River Gorge about 17 miles from downtown Portland.

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