The Columbia Gorge is alive and ever changing
Alert Today: Fire causing Closure for the Historic Columbia River Highway (HCRH)
Jun 26 2025 Alert: Historic Columbia River Highway is partialy closed NW of the Dalles.
Road Closed due to Electrical connection repair and
removal of dangerous tree limbs.
Fire began June 10, 2025
56 homes damaged
Adeline Rd near the Historic Columbia River Highway (HCRH)
June 10th evening view near Rowena crest
HCRH guardrails burnt from heat.
Resources:
Summer 2025 Alert: Multnomah Falls Timed Use Permits
Passes for I-84 Parking are Required
from May 23 to Sept 2, 2025
Specific time for Parking Passes are required to park at Exit 31 Interstate 84. Reservations for parking is not guaranteed.
Click for Parking Pass Mult Falls Parking Exit 31
Fall 2025-2026 Alert: East of Multnomah Falls Along HCRH
HCRH closure expected Fall 2026 through 2026. East side Historic Columbia River Highway (HCRH) access to Multnomah Falls Lodge will be congested and closed for viaduct rehabilitation.
Expect significant delays or complete closures Fall 2025 to Spring 2026
Above Left: Viaduct with exposed early 1900s rebar and crumbling concrete underneath the road to Multnomah Falls Above Right: looking east at Viaduct support of the HCRH toward Ainsworth Exit from Multnomah Falls.