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Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint

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#2 of 15 things to do in Troutdale

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State Highway 30, Troutdale, OR 97060

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travelwriter52

Conyers, GA

587235

Reviewed November 14, 2018

Good Location to Take Pictures

This was the original location for an inn which is no longer there. From this viewpoint, you can see the Vista House and get pictures of the Columbia River. There is also a monument to historical events in the area.

Date of experience: November 2018

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Corrib

Poole,UK

31759

Reviewed November 6, 2018

Wonderful View!

Great place to view the Columbia River and Gorge. The view point is very well laid out with ample parking.

Date of experience: September 2018

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mike97060

Troutdale, Oregon

144

Reviewed October 14, 2018

Best Place to Photograph the Vista House and the Gorge

I have many photos of the Vista House. My best ones were taken from The Portland Women's Forum. Sunny days or rainy days, morning or evening, you'll get excellent shots. Bring a tripod, and maybe a jacket. Great location!

Date of experience: October 2018

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letsdotravel

Pennsylvania

21177

Reviewed October 8, 2018 via mobile

See the whole valley from here

This is a great place to pull off and see the Columbia River and up and down the gorge. Plenty of parking and lots of picture opportunities.

Date of experience: October 2018

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traveladdict3500

Hasselt, Belgium

716261

Reviewed October 5, 2018

Nice view.

You have a nice view over a large part of the Columbia river and it's gorge from here. There is a parking lot at the viewpoint.

Date of experience: June 2018

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EpicGuy12

Queen Creek, Arizona

663255

Reviewed September 30, 2018

Amazing view.

If you are unable to hike but would still like a fantastic view of the gorge then this viewpoint is ideal. Nice thing is that isn't crowded and is on the way to the Vista House. It provides a spectacular backdrop for a wonderful photo.

Date of experience: September 2018

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Ron B

Portland, Oregon

11931

Reviewed September 17, 2018

Easy access to amazing vista

Just pull off Hwy 30 into a nice. Parking area and take a stroll along the walk to the point at North end. This is perfect place to watch a sun rise and some coffee you brought in the thermos. You can look across to...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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danmurphy90

San Antonio, Texas

14212

Reviewed September 2, 2018

Great Views

Enjoyed this trip with wonderful scenery. Too bad part of highway 30 was closed due to earlier Spring forest fires.

Date of experience: April 2018

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Saluga

Wading River, New York

543293

Reviewed July 30, 2018

Scenic Overlook

This was our first stop on the Columbia Highway, and one of the best places to get a good photo of the Vista House.

Date of experience: July 2018

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Iowayankee20

Iowa City, Iowa

15859

Reviewed July 10, 2018

Beautiful stop off

This is one of the first lookouts on your way through the gorge, you can see the observatory and a nice view of the gorge and river.

Date of experience: July 2018

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grampiangirl

How do I get there from Vista House

July 20, 2015|

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We drove along the historic Scenic Highway 30 and just followed the signs. The tourist information center in Troutdale was very helpful, they told use about the route to use.