U.S. Forest Service Columbia River Gorge National Scenic AreaOregon Parks and Recreation Department HOOD RIVER, Ore. (October 2, 2024) — The Historic Columbia River Highway (HCRH) State Trail from Hood River to Mosier will reopen, Thursday, October 3, 2024. This section … Continued
The west viaduct near Multnomah Falls, part of the Columbia River Historic Highway, is currently closed to all traffic until Memorial Day 2025 for structural repairs. Vehicles traveling eastbound will be turned around at the Wahkeena Falls Trailhead before reaching … Continued
A number of fires have created closures in the Columbia Gorge. These are active wildfire areas with on-going burning and many hazards. Please check status before you travel and follow the signs at the trails to prevent interference with on-going … Continued
Fire season has started early this year. Here are some restrictions that have been put in place to protect our region: Washington DNR has implemented a State-wide Burn Ban in Washington through Sept. 30, 2024 USDA Forest Service Region 6 … Continued
SmokeReadyGorge.org is a one-stop-shop for Gorge air quality maps, wildfire and emergency alert information, and smoke readiness resources and checklists. Just like windsurfers, hikers, and bikers look up the weather and wind conditions, tourists, visitors, and residents can use SmokeReadyGorge.org … Continued
The Columbia Gorge is full of beautiful hikes and forests. But those forests can turn into fuel during the dry summer months. Please help us protect our beauty by being extra cautious as you recreate. You can help by being … Continued
Columbia River Gorge, Ore. —The U.S. Forest Service will release permits March 15 online at Recreation.gov for hikers headed to Dog Mountain on weekends from April 29 through June 19 this year. Permits will also be required on two holidays falling on a … Continued
Columbia River Gorge, Ore. — Oct. 20, 2022 – Nesmith Point and Wyeth Trails reopened today for the first time since the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire. Nesmith Point and Wyeth Trails were brought back to life through the hard work … Continued
For Immediate Release: June 28, 2021 Forests & Fireworks Just Don’t Mix Columba Gorge Tourism Alliance and Friends of the Columbia Gorge urge the public to celebrate safely and responsibly in the Gorge this July 4 weekend. Press Contacts Burt … Continued
Work to repair a section of Larch Mountain Trail #441 near Multnomah Falls will begin September 20 and is anticipated to take 4-5 weeks. During this time, the section of trail beyond Benson Bridge will be closed to public access. … Continued