There are several viewpoints along the Mitchell Point hiking trail, where you can stop to take in views of the Columbia River Gorge. Welcome to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, a year-round recreational area offering the best of outdoor activities including camping, hiking, biking, golf, whitewater rafting and kayaking, windsurfing and kiteboarding, boating, bird watching, photography, downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing—the list is endless. Craig Romano of Mountaineers Books has penned a guidebook that fully explores this diverse and spectacular region. You’d be hard-pressed to find vistas as stunning as these. Now hikers have a new resource for hiking the Columbia River Gorge. Viewpoints Along The Columbia River Gorge. The Vista House was built in 1916 at the same time as the Columbia River Highway - today known as the Historic Columbia River Highway. Hiking sticks are suggested, and you should watch out for poison oak and ticks on this hike. Getting There: This trailhead is located on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge, just off of exit 58 on Highway 84.

It remains one of my favorite mid-winter outings. Travel along the historic Columbia River Highway National Scenic Byway and stop at the magnificent falls of Multnomah, Latourell, and Bridal Veil. The highway climbed up and away from the river. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city for the day on this guided tour to Multnomah Falls and the Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls. The official opening of the Columbia River Highway (from Portland to Hood River) was on June 6, 1916. It is still the only route to Crown Point . The views down the Columbia River Gorge stretched from the Hood River Bridge far to the west. When we stopped we had a great view of the entire Columbia River basin. The Columbia River Gorge is 85 miles of awesome, unwinding from the arid plateaus east of the Cascades to the towering temperate rainforests just outside of Portland, Oregon. And personally, I’d have to say that Tucker County Park Campground is my favorite spot in the area. Truly an enjoyable adventure. There were several places to stop for panoramic views over the river gorge – the Portland Women’s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint and Vista House At Crown Point. While this campground is not directly on the shores of the Columbia River, it’s still just a 10 minute drive from the waterfront. The summit area is relatively flat and mostly open. As a native Oregonian, the Columbia River Gorge has been a regular destination for me since I was young. This state-straddling gorge is preserved by several Washington and Oregon State Parks as well as Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, which encompasses 292,500 acres. Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge was published in April 2011 and is the first guidebook to give equal weight to both the Washington and Oregon sides of the Gorge. Sights include the Columbia River, Cape Horn, Multnomah Falls, Crown Point, Rooster Rock, Beacon Rock, and Mount Hood.

The Columbia River Gorge was designated a National Scenic Area — the largest in America — for good reason. At the western end of the Gorge, the view from Crown Point is a front-row seat to the mighty Columbia as its unfurls and cuts through the Cascade mountains. The 7 Wonders of the Gorge cruise will guide guests to the most majestic views visible by water along the lower Columbia River Gorge, a National Scenic Area. The north side of Columbia River Gorge is in Washington and the south side of the gorge is in Oregon.