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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.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | See tripcheck.com for up-to-date status. |
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| Closest Towns: | Hood River, OR; Cascade Locks, OR; Mosier, OR |
| Operated By: | Oregon Department of Transportation |
Activities
Mountain Biking
Mountain bikers can find bike shops and connect to Hood River County's Post Canyon site from this segment of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail. Just a few streets from the Historic Columbia River Highway, on 3rd and State Streets, is Hood River's new Gorge Hub, a rest stop designed for cyclists, which offers a new public restroom and a bike fix-it station.
Road Cycling
This section runs through the city of Hood River. Just a few streets from the Historic Columbia River Highway, on 3rd and State Streets, is Hood River's new Gorge Hub, a rest stop designed for cyclists, which offers a new public restroom and a bike fix-it station. East of town, it connects with the car-free Twin Tunnels segment of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail.
Visitor Centers
Not far from this segment of the HCRH is the National Scenic Area headquarters, which has a small information center open to the public from 9-5 where visitors can buy maps or passes and get tips for sightseeing. The address is Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, 902 Wasco Avenue, Suite 200 , Hood River, OR 97031.
Scenic Driving
From I-84 Exit 62 to Exit 64, you can drive through quaint Hood River, head west to the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel and see the Gorge from tiny Ruthton Park, or head just east of town to bike the next segment, which is car-free.
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