Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

The Columbia River Gorge stretches for 80 miles through the Cascade Mountains, featuring steep cliffs, numerous waterfalls, and diverse ecosystems from rainforests to grasslands.

The gorge formation began 17 million years ago through volcanic activity and was further shaped by massive floods during the last ice age.

Native American tribes inhabited the Columbia River Gorge for thousands of years, establishing fishing sites and trading posts along the river's banks.

Visitors need digital passes for specific trailheads, including Dog Mountain and Eagle Creek, while timed permits are required for accessing Multnomah Falls.

The area contains over 90 waterfalls on the Oregon side alone, including Multnomah Falls which drops 620 feet in two tiers.

Location: Hood River County

Inception: November 17, 1986

Operator: United States Forest Service

Address: Oregon, USA

Phone: +15413081700

Website: https://fs.usda.gov/crgnsa

GPS coordinates: 45.65751,-121.63710

Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:17