This hwy/trail is the Gorge Ride.

The Gorge Ride is a benefit ride put on by the

Friends of the Historic Columbia River Highway. It is an incredible lovely ride of the eastern gorge

https://www.hcrh.org/.

Restrooms: Discovery Center, Mosier Coffee shop, Hatfield Trailhead West

Round trip Mileage:

24.6 Miles one way: 49.2 miles round trip

Hills: max elevation 742

total elevation gain 1584

 

Views/Notes

Staring Direction: Heading West

Length: 24.2 Miles One Way or 49.4 miles, Round Trip

Roadway: Paved Trail

Restrooms: Discovery Center, Mosier, Hatfield Trail West.

 

Total Elevation climb: 267 ft

Elevation Gain:

740 ft

 

Services: Booth Hood River and The Dalles has a number of pubs, restaurants; motels

 

Some hills. No bathrooms along route but available at beginning Discovery Center. The geology and Eco-diveristy are unique to this eastern part of the Columbia Gorge. The viewpoints are indeed spectacular.

 

Caution: it is very easy to become dehydrated due to the Gorge wind even when you feel comfortable or are not sweating a great deal. Summer is hot; The Dalles can easily reach upper 90s...4 pm is the hottest part of the day.