Hike and Bike Tour to Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls
Description
This is our favorite tour! One of the most unique experiences in the world, riding down the historic highway built for Model Ts with the spectacular Columbia Gorge unfolding beneath us. We transport our guests and bikes in comfortable vans, and our guides ride with our small groups for much of the ride. You'll get personal attention and the safest experience we can provide. Beyond the 180 years of pioneers and loggers, before the century-old highway, this was the land of people with a rich mythology. We tell the stories that have been told to us by the indigenous people as best we can. You'll visit waterfalls, with engaged hiking and a leisurely approach to the tour itinerary. We want you to enjoy yourself -- whether you are traveling alone or with a big group. Ages 13 and up. (We can accommodate much bigger groups traveling together, please reach out!) Please note there are cars that share the scenic highway.
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Itinerary
We'll start by fitting you for bikes at our shop at 833 SE Main Street #121, before we head out in comfortable vans on the day's excursion.
After we fit you for bikes at our shop, we'll head out in one of our comfortable vans. The bike ride and hike both take place in the Columbia River Gorge, in the waterfall-laden western end of an 80-mile (130-km) canyon. The road we use for the bike ride is a shared road with cars.
(Or the Vista House / Chanticleer Point) Visit a beautiful vista of the Columbia River Gorge, take photos, and hear the story of who was here before us. We'll also tell you how the waterfalls were created before getting on your bikes and beginning to ride.
(Or Horsetail Falls) Get off your bike and start the true immersion in the forest, what the Japanese call Shinrin Yoku. We'll walk around the creek containing stunning plunge-style waterfalls, which tumbles over layers of 15 million-year-old columnar and entablature basalt frosted with lichens and, according to local legend, carries the spirit of a Beaver princess who led a tragic life. We'll send you on a locals-favorite hike. Breathe deep: you'll experience the rich variety of the forest with all its healing power and spiritual truths.
(Or a similar waterfall) We'll ride our bikes a little more, 2-4 miles (3-6 km) more before seeing one of the most beautiful and little-visited viewpoints in the Gorge. In the spring it is a carpet of camas, a native food.
Multnomah Falls is the tallest waterfall in the state and one of the most impressive, and most photographed, waterfalls in the U.S. If you're chasing waterfalls: this is the one many are seeking to catch. We'll stop at the falls for photos and the 1/4 mile / 1/2 km hike to the iconic Benson Bridge.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(203)
This tour and guide were excellent! Angela is great - very knowledgeable, fun, laid/back but kept us on track, friendly, and full of facts snd stories. The tour is perfect - a combo of biking and hiking with hiking no more than 1-3 miles at a time. I highly recommend this tour and guide.
This was the best tour we’ve taken anywhere in the world. Angela was an excellent guide, and she made the trip. She is extremely knowledgeable, laid/back but kept us on schedule, provided facts interesting to my teenage sons and was fun to be with. The tour itself is perfect - a combo of bike and then hike. No bike section was more than 3 miles. The scenic views are worth every minute. I highly recommend Angela and encourage you to specifically request her.
Guides, Sara and Angela were great with clear biking instructions. Easy access to location for bike fitting and van transportation to/from start/end points. Fabulous way to see the Columbia Gorge and waterfall area. Get out and experience nature!
We had a great time on our tour of area waterfalls. We did an afternoon tour. Carrie was a wonderful guide. She was very informative and provided lots of insight about the area.
Angela was a wonderful tour guide and made sure everyone was safe!
Great scenic views! Our guide Angela shared local history of the area with lots of great information.
Carrie was a wonderful tour guide and the waterfalls were beautiful! Highly recommend.
This was a fun and visually beautiful tour. Our guide (Carrie!) was excellent and extremely knowledgeable. She did a great job of explaining the history of the region, formation of the waterfalls and also taught us a great deal about the vegetation. The tour was logistically smooth and was able to get us to 4 different waterfalls in just a few hours! We highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to see the beauty of the Columbia Gorge and its many waterfalls!
We had a great time with Carrie. She was really knowledgeable about local flora.
Carrie was great! We had lots of fun!
