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A lake surrounded by mountains and autumn-colored trees. 1
A winding road on a cliffside surrounded by dense forest. 2
A large, white building with multiple chimneys and windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees, set against a hilly landscape. 3
A stone building with a rounded corner, large windows, and a flat roof. 4
A stone bridge with a wooden railing, surrounded by trees and a mountainous landscape. 5
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Price is CA $28 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Overview

  • This 140-mile driving loop explores the geologically violent and breathtaking Columbia River Gorge. Travelling from mossy rainforests to high-desert plateaus, you’ll trace pioneer history and dramatic landscapes carved by Ice Age floods.

    Highlights include:

    • Iconic Waterfalls: View the 620-foot Multnomah Falls and the elegant Latourell Falls.
    • Historical Marvels: Visit the “Crown Jewel” Vista House and a full-scale concrete Stonehenge.
    • Unique Legends: Discover the “Bigfoot Capital,” where harming a Sasquatch is a serious crime.
    • Nature & Wildlife: Meet Herman, an 80-year-old sturgeon, and see “Silver Skeleton” forests recovering from fire.
    • Geological Giants: Marvel at the 848-foot Beacon Rock monolith.

Activity location

  • Harvest Christian Church
    • 624 Southwest Halsey Street
    • 97060, Troutdale, Oregon, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Harvest Christian Church
    • 624 Southwest Halsey Street
    • 97060, Troutdale, Oregon, United States

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Waterfalls and Legends: A Columbia River Gorge Self-Guided Drive in English

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • Opening hours: Sun 12:00am-11:59pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
CA $27.51 x 1 TravellerCA $27.51
Total
Price is CA $27.51

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Inclusions
    Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Inclusions
    App for Android and iOS
  • Inclusions
    Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Inclusions
    Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Exclusions
    Smartphone and headphones
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
  • Exclusions
    Food and drink
  • Exclusions
    Transport

Know before you book

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

Activity itinerary

Multnomah Falls (Pass by)

Drive past the "Crown Jewel" of the Gorge, Oregon's tallest waterfall at 620 feet. Learn the indigenous legend of a maiden’s sacrifice and view the historic 1925 stone lodge. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Vista House at Crown Point (Pass by)

Roll past this 1918 "observatory" perched 733 feet above the river, which critics once nicknamed the "$100,000 Outhouse". Learn about its marble interior and green opal-tiled dome while enjoying panoramic views. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Latourell Falls (Pass by)

Drive past this elegant 224-foot "plunge" waterfall. Learn about the neon-yellow lichen covering the cliffs and the unique hexagonal columnar basalt formations created by ancient, cooling lava flows. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Shepperd's Dell Falls (Pass by)

Cruise over a stunning white concrete arch bridge to see this "blink-and-you’ll-miss-it" waterfall. Learn about George Shepperd, a dairy farmer who donated this land to the public for just one dollar. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Bonneville Fish Hatchery (Pass by)

Pull in to visit Herman the Sturgeon, a 10-foot-long, 500-pound "prehistoric beast" who has survived both kidnappers and forest fires. Learn about the ancient sturgeon species that has existed since the Triassic period. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail - Bridge of the Gods Trailhead (Pass by)

Cross or drive past this legendary steel bridge, a critical milestone for Pacific Crest Trail "hiker trash" trekking from Mexico to Canada. Learn about the indigenous legend of a natural stone bridge destroyed by fighting mountains. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Dalles Dam (Pass by)

Drive past this massive concrete barrier that forever silenced the roar of Celilo Falls, once the "Wall Street of the West". Learn about the 15,000 years of indigenous history currently submerged beneath the reservoir's surface. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Location

Activity location

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    Harvest Christian Church
    • 624 Southwest Halsey Street
    • 97060, Troutdale, Oregon, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Harvest Christian Church
    • 624 Southwest Halsey Street
    • 97060, Troutdale, Oregon, United States

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