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
Search for Biking Opportunities
Coyote Wall Recreation Area
Gorge 400 (MP 19.5 - 22.5) Wahclella to Eagle Crk
Gorge 400 (MP 22.5 - 25) Eagle Cr to Cascade Locks
Gorge 400 (MP 25 - 35) Cascade Locks to Wyeth
HCRH (US 30) - Hood River
HCRH (US 30) - Mosier to The Dalles
HCRH (US 30) - Waterfall Corridor
Historic Columbia River Highway
Larch Mountain Day Use
Lyle Trailhead