Biking

The Scenic Area offers a wide range of experiences for bikers -- paved trails, scenic byways, and multi-user trails that are great for mountain biking. Whether you're on Forest Service trails or any of the Gorge's many other bike trails, enjoy the scenery! We work hard to sustain those stunning vistas and unspoiled views.

For additional road and mountain bicycling suggestions in the Gorge, please visit gorgeismygym.com and mbtproject.com

E-Biking

E-bikes are not allowed on nonmotorized Forest Service hiking trails in the Gorge without a special permit. Defined under the Forest Service Travel Management Rule, motor vehicles are any vehicle that is self-propelled. The Forest Service considers technologies that merge bicycles and motors (gas, batteries or electric powered) as motor vehicles.

Mountain Biking

One of the nation's great mountain biking locales, the Scenic Area offers great mountain biking! Please stay on the designated trail to protect sensitive resources and follow these tips:

• Always wear a helmet.
• Follow trail etiquette and right-of-way. Ask at a local shop which direction most trails flow.
• Typically downhill riders yield (move aside) to uphill riders, even if they are going up a trail that typically favors riders descending.
• Mountain bikers should always yield (move aside) to horses, hikers, and runners.
• On weekends the trails can be crowded, so descend with enough control to allow yourself to stop in half your site distance at all times.
• Leave no trace and pack out all your trash! Don't modify the trail or build any structures.
• When the trail is extremely wet, consider an alternative activity or bike one of the paved trails in the Gorge to avoid contributing to erosion. 

Road Cycling

Two of our popular paved cycling opportunities include the Historic Columbia River Highway (HCRH) State Trail and Larch Mountain Road. 

Remember these bike safety tips:

• Always wear a helmet
• Ride the same direction as traffic
• Signal when making turns
• Ride single file
• Obey traffic signals

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Coyote Wall Trail (#4428)

The trail was realigned away from the cliffs in accordance with the 2011 Catherine Creek, Coyote Wall, and Burdoin Mountain Recreation Plan. The new trail is designed for mountain bike use but open…

Coyote Wall Trailhead

Site Open

From Coyote Wall Trailhead, bikers, hikers, and riders can access a 30+ mile network trails with an open feel and breath-taking views. 

Gorge 400 (MP 19.5 - 22.5) Wahclella to Eagle Crk

Site Open

Hike this section of the Gorge Trail #400 through the forest from Wahclella Falls Trailhead to Eagle Creek Day Use Area/Trailhead. Access to other trails along this section such as Wauna Point…

Gorge 400 (MP 22.5 - 25) Eagle Cr to Cascade Locks

Site Open

From Eagle Creek Trailhead this 2.6 mile stretch of the Gorge Trail provides some paved sections of the historic Columbia Highway as well as some single track trail. This section ends at Cascade…

Gorge 400 (MP 25 - 35) Cascade Locks to Wyeth

Site Open

This section of the Gorge Trail #400 "piggybacks" on other trails for much of its distance. From the Bridge of the Gods Trailhead in Cascade Locks cross the toll bridge road to find the Pacific Crest…

Gorge Trail #400

The Gorge 400 Trail traverses a number of sites and other trails on the west end of the Gorge in Oregon, from Angel's Rest Trailhead on the Historic Columbia River Highway to Wyeth Trail (#411) near…

HCRH (US 30) - Hood River

Site Open

This 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…

HCRH (US 30) - Mosier to The Dalles

Site Open

Full of outstanding panoramas, this section of the Historic Columbia River Highway (HCRH) is a delightful drive. The world-famous loops that descend from the Rowena plateau to The Dalles is even…

HCRH (US 30) - Waterfall Corridor

Site Open

By far the most popular segment of the Historic Columbia River Highway, the waterfall corridor runs from Troutdale to Ainsworth. It can be extremely congested on weekends (think: bumper to bumper)…

HCRH State Trail - Cascade Locks to John Yeon

This car-free, paved segment of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail runs from Bridge of the Gods Trailhead in Cascade Locks on its eastern end to John Yeon State Scenic Corridor on the…