The Columbia River Gorge cuts through the Cascade Mountains separating Oregon and Washington in the Pacific Northwest. This eye-popping river corridor served as a vital connection to the Pacific Ocean for the Corps of Discovery in 1805, and today, it’s a mecca for outdoor recreation, including windsurfing, waterfall hiking, and one of the best multi-use paths in the Pacific Northwest – The Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail.
Portland, Oregon, is less than thirty miles from downtown to some of The Gorge’s most significant attractions, including Multnomah Falls, receiving an estimated two million visitors annually. This short commute and heavy crowds make bringing a bicycle to The Gorge a great adventure option without ever having to worry about parking.
Bicycling to The Gorge from Portland is possible, and an additional car-free solution is hopping aboard the Columbia River Gorge Express, equipped with enough bike racks to transport a small peloton. Multiple shuttles run throughout the day and deliver hikers and bikers to three Gorge destinations, where the HCRH State Trail lends access to even more.
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Biking to the Columbia River Gorge from Portland
Hop Aboard the Columbia River Gorge Express Shuttle Service
The Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail
Some of the State Trail Shares the Road with Vehicles
Suggested Bicycle Day Trips in the Columbia River Gorge
Bike Rentals in the Columbia River Gorge
