Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail
Mount Hood National Forest, Hood River County, OR
Out-and-back trail in Mount Hood National Forest, Hood River County, OR. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 14.2 mi (22.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 853 ft (260 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 35 min
- High point
- 236 ft (72 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Wygant Lower Viewpoint 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Campsite: North Campground 3 mi (4.8 km) from start
- Campsite: South Campground 3 mi (4.8 km) from start
- Trailhead: HCRHT Viento Trailhead 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from start
- Peak: Viento West Bluff 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from start
- Trailhead: HCRHT Starvation Creek Trailhead 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from start
- Waterfall: Cabin Creek Falls 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from start
- Picnic area 7 mi (11.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Wind Mountain Overlook 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Summit Creek Viaduct 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Construction of the Columbia River Highway 10 mi (16.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Wyeth Campground 14.1 mi (22.7 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 14.2 mi (22.9 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 35 min. It climbs 853 ft (260 m) in total, up to a high point of 236 ft (72 m).
How hard is Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail?
Parking at the far end. Closest lot to the start: Wyeth Trailhead. 7 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 14.2 mi (22.8 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 5.7 mi (9.2 km).
Is Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (67% under trees).
What can you do on Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike. Shared with bikes. Surface: paved.
Where can you eat near Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail?
1 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.
Trails near Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail
- Chetwoot Loop Trail Mount Hood National Forest · Moderate · 2.5 mi (4 km)
- Wygant Viewpoint Trail Wygant State Natural Area · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Wygant Trail Wygant State Natural Area · Hard · 7.9 mi (12.8 km)
- Mitchell Point Trail Seneca Fouts Memorial State Natural Area · Moderate · 1.7 mi (2.7 km)
- Spirit Falls Trail Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Borderline Trail Mount Hood National Forest · Expert · 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
- Water Tank Trail Viento State Park · Moderate · 1.9 mi (3.1 km)
- Splash & Giggle Hood River County · Hard · 0.5 mi (0.9 km)
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