Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR
Wildwood Adventures
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Follow the path of an ancient riverbed, carved by the last Ice Age, past the Bridge of the Gods, and explore the Windsurfing Capital of the World. In the afternoon, traverse Oregon’s fertile fruit valley on the way to the alpine top of a volcano, which boasts a title as the world’s 2nd most summited mountain in the world. Come along on this whirlwind journey to experience a selection of Oregon’s wonders.
Departure Point
- We pick up at one of the corners of Director Park, located at the cross-streets of SW 9th Ave and SW Taylor St. The guide will aim to pull up in front of a restaurant called Pastini.
Return Details
- We pick up at one of the corners of Director Park, located at the cross-streets of SW 9th Ave and SW Taylor St. The guide will aim to pull up in front of a restaurant called Pastini.
Duration
8 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Director Park
815 SW Park Ave, Portland, Oregon
Our central meeting location and pick up point! A beautiful, urban park in the middle of Downtown Portland.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Oregon
We will depart downtown Portland and head east along the Columbia River to Troutdale, known as the Gateway to the Gorge! We will join the beautiful Historic Columbia River Highway, the first planned scenic roadway in the United States.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Vista House
40700 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, , Corbett, Oregon
Our first stop for the day: Crown Point Vista House. This famous overlook sits 733 feet above the Columbia River, atop the remains of a lava flow that swept through the Gorge around 14 to 17 million years ago! Here, we will find amazing 180-degree views of the Columbia River Gorge and explore the Vista House. An intricately designed observatory and museum, the Vista House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Latourell Falls
Guy W. Talbot State Park., , Corbett, Oregon
From the Vista House, we will drive deeper into the Columbia River National Scenic Area. Our first waterfall for the day will be the dramatic Latourell Falls which plunges 249 feet over a massive wall of columnar basalt. Depending on the season, a short ¼-mile trail hike will be led to get a closer view of the falls.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Multnomah Falls
50000 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Bridal Veil, Oregon
The next waterfall we will visit will be the famed Multnomah Falls. Plummeting 620 feet in two major steps, Multnomah Falls is the highest waterfall in Oregon and second highest in the nation! Here, we can explore the Multnomah Falls Historic Lodge (a Cascadian style stone and timber lodge built in 1925) as well as the beautiful Multnomah Falls itself. The easily accessible viewing platform offers a full view of the Benson Bridge and cascading falls beyond it.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Hood River
Hood River, Oregon
We will make our way to Hood River, known as the Windsurfing Capitol of the World, where we will pause for an hour for everybody to disperse for free time. This gives us a chance to explore the town and get lunch.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mount Hood National Forest
70220, Intersection of Hwy 26 and E Lolo Pass Road on south side of road, Clackamas County, Oregon
Following lunch, we will set out heading south, through the picturesque Fruit Loop orchards and lavender farms. If time permits, we may even make a brief stop at one of the farm stands before beginning our scenic drive through Mount Hood National Forest!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Mount Hood
Hood River, Oregon
While enjoying a scenic drive through Mount Hood National Forest, we'll have many opportunities to view Mount Hood before our final stop right on the mountain at Timberline Lodge.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Timberline Lodge
Timberline Lodge, Oregon
For our last stop of the day, we will wind our way through Mount Hood National Forest, climbing to roughly 6,000 feet in elevation, to Timberline Lodge. This National Historic Landmark sits proudly against Oregon’s highest peak- Mt. Hood! Attracting over 10,000 climbers each year, Mt. Hood is a mammoth to behold. We’ll have the opportunity to explore inside the lodge and enjoy the surrounding Cascade Mountain Range views from the lodge’s outdoor patios. If time allows, a short hike to the Pacific Crest Trail crossing just behind the lodge can be led by your guide.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Director Park
815 SW Park Ave, Portland, Oregon
After a full day out on tour, we end back at Director Park, our drop off location in the heart of Downtown Portland.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- Dress in layers as you travel though varied climates
- Bottled water
- Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide
- Transportation in a premium, high-roofed passenger van
- Live commentary throughout the tour
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Gratuity (we recommend 20% for your guide, if you enjoyed the tour)
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