Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail
Benson State Recreation Area, Multnomah County, OR
Point-to-point trail in Benson State Recreation Area, Multnomah County, OR. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 38.1 mi (61.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,766 ft (843 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 30 min
- High point
- 886 ft (270 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from start
- Peak: Crown Point 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Crown point 9.5 mi (15.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from start
- Waterfall: Shepperd's Dell Falls 13 mi (21 km) from start
- Viewpoint 13 mi (21 km) from start
- Waterfall: Bridal Veil Falls 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 14.1 mi (22.8 km) from start
- Waterfall: Wahkeena Falls 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from start
- Picnic area: Wahkeena Picnic Site 17.2 mi (27.8 km) from start
- Visitor center: Visitor Center 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from start
- Historic site: To the Oregon Pioneers 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 20.1 mi (32.3 km) from start
- Waterfall: Horsetail Falls 20.3 mi (32.7 km) from start
- Picnic area: Ainsworth Day Use Area 20.8 mi (33.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Hiker/Biker 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Ainsworth Campground 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from start
- Trailhead: HCRHT Warrendale Trailhead 24 mi (38.6 km) from start
- Attraction: Bonneville Fish Hatchery 26.9 mi (43.2 km) from start
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Questions about Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail
How long is Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail?
Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail is 38.1 mi (61.3 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 30 min. It climbs 2,766 ft (843 m) in total, up to a high point of 886 ft (270 m).
How hard is Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 17.8 mi (28.6 km), 17.8 mi (28.6 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 11.9 mi (19.1 km), 14 mi (22.5 km), 17.8 mi (28.6 km).
Is Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (69% under trees).
What can you do on Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail?
Sugarpine Drive-In, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Plaid Pantry, 0.7 mi (1.1 km). 3 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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