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 Gorton Creek. Parts of this trail "piggyback" on other system trails. Much of it is along Interstate 84 and can be quite noisy in places.
Gorge 400 Trail sections from West to East:
- Angels Rest to Ainsworth - MP 0-12.5 *Mountain bikes are prohibited.
- Ainsworth to John Yeon - MP 12.5 to 15 (This section is managed by Oregon State Parks.)
- John Yeon Park to Wahclella - MP 15 to 19.5 *Mountain bikes allowed.
- Wahclella to Eagle Creek - MP 19.5 to 22.5 *Mountain bikes allowed.
- Eagle Creek to Cascade Locks - MP 22.5 to 25 *Mountain bikes allowed.
- Cascade Locks to Wyeth - MP 25 - 35 *Mountain bikes only allowed on the 3.4 mile section from Wyeth to Herman Creek Trail #406.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
Trail Type
General Information
Mountain bikes: Mountain bikes are allowed on the Gorge 400 Trail from John Yeon Trailhead east to Moody Road in Cascade Locks, OR, and from Wyeth Campground west to Herman Creek Trail #406. Bikes are prohibited between Angel's Rest trailhead and Ainsworth Campground and between Moody Road and Herman Creek Trail #406. No bikes are allowed on Herman Creek Trail #406, #406E or the Pacific Crest Trail #2000.
Distance: 34.9 miles one way
Elevation gain: 4725 feet
High point: 1855 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
Seasons: Year-Round
Year-round
Recreation passes are required at many trailheads in the Columbia Gorge. Check your starting point to see if a recreation pass is required.
- Motor vehicles are prohibited. Fires not allowed within 200 feet of trail.
- Bikes allowed from John Yeon State Park to Cascade Locks (Moody Road). (Bikes are prohibited between Angel's Rest Trailhead to Ainsworth Campground & between Moody Road to Herman Creek Trail #406.)
Address: 902 Wasco Ave Suite 200 Hood River, OR 97031
Phone: (541) 308-1700
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.r6crgnsawfb@usda.gov
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
- Angel's Rest (No Fee)
- Wahkeena Falls (No Fee)
- Multnomah Falls (No Fee in I-84 lot, Seasonal permit required)
- Oneonta Trailhead (No Fee - limited space)
- Horsetail Falls (No Fee)
- Ainsworth State Park
- John Yeon State Park
- Wahclella Falls (Fee site)
- Eagle Creek Recreation Area (Fee site)
- Bridge of the Gods Trailhead (Fee site)
- Herman Creek Trailhead (Fee site)
- Wyeth/Gorton Creek Trailhead (Fee site)
Additional Information
Operated By
Forest Service
Nearby Recreation Sites
- Eagle Creek Campground
- Eagle Creek Day Use Area
- Eagle Creek Trailhead & Trail (#440)
- Horsetail Falls Trailhead & Day Use
- West Oneonta Trailhead
- Wyeth Campground
- Wyeth/Gorton Creek Trailhead
Recreation Groups
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