Park · Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon

Best hikes in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

The 27 best of 27 trails in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon, ranked by route quality.

Trails
27
Easy
19
Moderate
3
Hard
3
Expert
2

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Top trails

  1. Tamanous Trail Easy · 1.3 mi (2 km) · Elevation Gain 256 ft (78 m) · 30 min
  2. Return Trail Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km) · Elevation Gain 72 ft (22 m) · 20 min
  3. Indian Creek Trail Moderate · 4.1 mi (6.7 km) · Elevation Gain 315 ft (96 m) · 1 hr 30 min
  4. Wind Mountain Trail Moderate · 2.2 mi (3.5 km) · Elevation Gain 991 ft (302 m) · 1 hr 15 min
  5. PCT - Washington Section H Easy · 0.5 mi (0.9 km) · Elevation Gain 98 ft (30 m) · 15 min
  6. Cedar Mountain Trail Hard · 4.1 mi (6.6 km) · Elevation Gain 1,811 ft (552 m) · 2 hr 15 min
  7. Mill Pond Trail Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km) · Elevation Gain 59 ft (18 m) · 35 min
  8. Gorge Trail Expert · 15.2 mi (24.4 km) · Elevation Gain 3,150 ft (960 m) · 6 hr 30 min
  9. Cook Hill Trail Hard · 3.8 mi (6.1 km) · Elevation Gain 1,611 ft (491 m) · 2 hr
  10. Hood River Penstock Pipeline Trail Easy · 2.1 mi (3.3 km) · Elevation Gain 82 ft (25 m) · 40 min
  11. Washington Timber Trail Easy · 4.1 mi (6.6 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 20 min
  12. Starvation Ridge Trail Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km) · Elevation Gain 108 ft (33 m) · 10 min
  13. Whoopdee Trail (2021 Reroute) Hard · 9 mi (14.5 km) · Elevation Gain 1,532 ft (467 m) · 3 hr 40 min
  14. Riverfront Trail Easy · 14.5 mi (23.3 km) · Elevation Gain 197 ft (60 m) · 1 hr 20 min
  15. Whoopdee Trail Moderate · 4.7 mi (7.5 km) · Elevation Gain 308 ft (94 m) · 1 hr 40 min
  16. Lewis & Clark Discovery Greenway Trail Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km) · 30 min
  17. Historic 1876 Wagon Road Easy · 1.1 mi (1.7 km) · Elevation Gain 203 ft (62 m) · 25 min
  18. Shoreline Path Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km) · 15 min
  19. Westside Community Trail Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km) · Elevation Gain 82 ft (25 m) · 20 min
  20. Jewett Creek Trail Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km) · Elevation Gain 85 ft (26 m) · 20 min
  21. Westside Trail Easy · 0.8 mi (1.2 km) · Elevation Gain 36 ft (11 m) · 15 min
  22. Cruzatt Rim Trail Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km) · Elevation Gain 187 ft (57 m) · 25 min
  23. Riverfront Trail Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km) · Elevation Gain 75 ft (23 m) · 10 min
  24. Lyle Convict Road Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km) · Elevation Gain 62 ft (19 m) · 10 min
  25. Ronnoc Trail Easy · 3 mi (4.8 km) · Elevation Gain 856 ft (261 m) · 35 min
  26. Loop Road Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km) · Elevation Gain 79 ft (24 m) · 15 min
  27. Hidden Trail Expert · 0.3 mi (0.5 km) · Elevation Gain 154 ft (47 m) · 10 min

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Questions about Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

How many trails are in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area?

GoTrails lists 27 trails in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon: 19 easy, 3 moderate and 5 hard or expert.

What are the best hikes in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area?

Top picks on GoTrails: Tamanous Trail, Return Trail, Indian Creek Trail, Wind Mountain Trail, and PCT - Washington Section H.

What are some easy hikes in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area?

Easy picks: Tamanous Trail, Return Trail, PCT - Washington Section H, Mill Pond Trail, and Hood River Penstock Pipeline Trail.

What are the hardest hikes in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area?

For a challenge: Cedar Mountain Trail, Gorge Trail, Cook Hill Trail, Whoopdee Trail (2021 Reroute), and Hidden Trail.

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