Historic Columbia River Highway

Historic Columbia River Highway

Parks Directory of the United States / National Scenic Byways

Address: c/o Columbia River Gorge Visitors Association
PO Box 271
North Bonneville, WA 98639
Phone: 800-984-6743;
Web: www.byways.org/browse/byways/2141/ Description: With scenery that includes the Columbia River, cascading waterfalls and deep gorges, this was the first scenic highway in the United States to be recognized as a National Historic Landmark. Points of interest include Multnomah Falls, the second highest year-round waterfall in the US and the most visited natural site in Oregon, as well as Bridal Veil Falls, Chanticleer Point, Wahkeena Falls, Horsetail Falls, and Ainsworth State Park. The Vista House at Crown Point serves as a memorial to Oregon's pioneers. During the spring, the Oneonta Gorge area erupts into magnificent wildflower displays, including many plants that only exist in this area.
Legth: 70 miles. Start/Endpoint: Paralleling the Columbia River, byway includes two separate sections: from Troutdale to Dodson and from Mosier to The Dalles. Time to Allow: 2 hours. Designation/Year: All-American Road (1998).

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