Please Plan and Prepare Before Visiting the Gorge
Increased visitation puts increased pressure on the Gorge’s limited resources. Always have a Plan B and a Plan C in case your destination is too crowded or closed.
Thru-Traffic Closures on Historic Hwy at Multnomah Falls
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 the Lodge. Westbound vehicles will be turned around at the Multnomah Falls Lodge. Other sections of the Historic Highway will remain open during construction.
The best way to visit Multnomah Falls will be via Exit 31 on I-84 or take transit.
Visit Car-Free with the Columbia Gorge Express
Sit back and enjoy the amazing views with one of the many shuttles leaving Portland each day for Multnomah Falls, Cascade Locks, Hood River or any of the great trails and unique towns linked by transit. No permits or reservations needed when you arrive by transit.
Burn Bans and Smoke Ready Gorge
It’s fire season in the Gorge which means extra precautions.
Click here for a list of restrictions to follow.
And now there is a new website that gives real-time air quality readings from the many monitors around the Gorge. It includes maps with hazard level and a sign up for emergency alerts.
Wonder which recreation sites are open? Click on the button below.
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