Travel Guide to Skoonichuk Falls

Getting There

• Walking

  From downtown Hood River, head east on Oak Street towards the Columbia River. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with 1st Street. Turn left onto 1st Street and follow it as it becomes East Marina Drive. Stay on this road until you reach the end of the marina. From the marina, look for the signs leading to the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail. Follow the trail east. After about 1.5 miles, you'll reach the Bridge of the Gods. Cross the bridge, which leads you into Cascade Locks. Once in Cascade Locks, continue straight on WaNaPa Street. After about 0.5 miles, turn right onto Cascade Avenue. Follow Cascade Avenue until you reach the trailhead for Skoonichuk Falls. The falls are approximately a 1-mile hike from the trailhead.

• Biking

  Rent a bike from one of the local shops in Hood River. Start your journey by heading east on Oak Street, then take a left onto 1st Street, which will lead you to East Marina Drive. Follow East Marina Drive until you reach the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail. This will take you on a scenic route along the river. After about 1.5 miles, you'll arrive at the Bridge of the Gods. Cross the bridge and continue straight into Cascade Locks. Once in Cascade Locks, turn right onto WaNaPa Street and bike for about 0.5 miles. Turn right onto Cascade Avenue and follow it to the Skoonichuk Falls trailhead. The falls are a short bike ride (approximately 1 mile) from the trailhead.

• Public Transportation + Hiking

  Take the Columbia Area Transit (CAT) bus from downtown Hood River to Cascade Locks. Check the schedule for the nearest bus stop and routes heading towards Cascade Locks. Once you arrive in Cascade Locks, disembark at the nearest stop. From there, head east on WaNaPa Street until it intersects with Cascade Avenue. Turn right onto Cascade Avenue, and walk about 0.5 miles to the Skoonichuk Falls trailhead. The falls are about a 1-mile hike from the trailhead.