HCRH (US 30) - Hood River

This remaining section of the Historic Columbia River Highway (HCRH) can be explored from I-84 exits 62 and 64. It heads past historic hotels and quaint shops and restaurants of downtown Hood River, leading east of town to the Mark O. Hatfield East visitor's center. There, the car-free Twin Tunnels segment of the HCRH State Trail allows bikers and pedestrians to continue to Mosier.  

Just west of the interstate, visitors can follow the historic highway past charming gardens of the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel to tiny Ruthon Park, just west of I-84 Exit 62, which offers a picnic spot with great westward view of the Gorge. Shortly afterwards, the old highway simply ends. The last section to be completed will pick up here, and planning is underway to determine the best route around Mitchell Point to connect to the bike/walk path, which picks up again at Viento State Park.

While you are in Hood River, you are always welcome to visit the Forest Service's National Scenic Area office on 902 Wasco Street (open 9-5) to buy maps and passes, or get sightseeing tips.