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Columbia River Gorge


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 16 attractions in Hood River
Traveler Description: The Columbia River Gorge, a 75-mile canyon through the Cascades, is a broad, picturesque river with water-controlling dams.
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Attraction type: Geological formation, Waterfall, Hiking trail, Canyon, Scenic drive
Activities: Hiking, Wind-surfing, Viewing wildlife
Address: Hood River, OR 97031
Tel: 541-386-2333

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5 of 5 stars
lovethebeach02   13 contributions
upstate NY
Jul 30, 2009

We rented a car and drove from Portland Or to Hood River, then to Mt. Hood. via the scenic loop. What spectacular countryside. The Columbia River Gorge is nature at its finest. Beautiful waterfalls, woodlands, hiking trails for all abilities, and scenic wonder! more

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5 of 5 stars
NorthwestEnthusiast   1 contribution
Seattle
Sep 9, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

A drive along the Historic Columbia River Hwy is a must do experience when visiting the Northwest. Gorgeous views and nature up close. more

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5 of 5 stars
trailblazer17   24 contributions
Tulsa,Oklahoma
Oct 8, 2007

i hike the columbia river gorge just about every time i come to oregon. while the waterfalls are fantastic, the real beauty is farther back in the trails where you can enjoy the peace and solitude away from the crowds. i've been coming here since the mid 90's and beauty of this place always amazes me. usually i come alone... more

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5 of 5 stars
hagar2935   53 contributions
Fernley, Nevada
Sep 29, 2007

One of America's most beautiful places. A must see. All the Falls along the columbia River and the Bonneville Dam are worth a family trip! more

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4 of 5 stars
Earlydog   98 contributions
Boston, Massachusetts
Aug 23, 2007
3
people found this review helpful

Beautiful drive from about 16mi outside Portland to Hood River. Be careful you don’t drive off the road watching the scenery. There are a bunch of great waterfalls right off the road and a couple decent hikes more

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5 of 5 stars
dealwhiz   59 contributions
California
Oct 29, 2006
3
people found this review helpful

We just love to drive through the Columbia River Gorge area! There are so many beautiful waterfalls to stop and see. Some require a short hike, while others can be viewed from the roadside - so there is something for everyone. Pick a nice day, pack your camera and a picnic lunch, and enjoy! more

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5 of 5 stars
southamericatourist   39 contributions
Oklahoma City, OK
Aug 7, 2006
14
people found this review helpful

My son and I just returned home from our summer trip in the Gorge. He's 12 years old and on the flight home he said this was his best trip ever, even tops Kauai, Hawaii. We arrived on Wednesday afternoon into Portland, grabbed lunch at the Widmer Brewery and headed out to the gorge with our first stop at Multonomah... more

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5 of 5 stars
syrahgirl   4,247 contributions
CA/Oregon Coast
Jul 26, 2006
11
people found this review helpful

After a very nice stay at the Heathman Hotel we headed over to the Columbia River Gorge to see the waterfalls and spectacular scenery. Our first stop was Wahkeena Falls, which is a 242 ft. tiered waterfall. You can take a short hike up to the top falls which we did. A nice little hike and you can get up... more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Portland, OR
Jul 31, 2003
25
people found this review helpful

We frequently backpack in the Columbia River Gorge. We spend a great deal of time on the trails and love the natural beauty of the area especially the waterfalls above the Scenic Highway. However, our last trip was very disheartening. We found the site where we camp trashed with grafiti and garbage and returned to find our car window smashed... more

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Hood River, OR 97031
Tel: 541-386-2333