Hike and Bike Tour to Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls

Portland, US
96% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (154 reviews)

Highlights

  • Visiting lesser-known waterfalls in the Columbia Gorge
  • Engaging with rich mythology and indigenous stories
  • Personal attention and small group size for safety
  • Leisurely approach and enjoyable tour itinerary

Meeting Point

Our shop is #124, in a silver and red building. If you're having trouble finding us, walk north on SE 9th Avenue from Main Street and look to your left!

Meeting point

833 SE Main St, Portland, OR 97214 , United States

End point

End Point

Our shop is #124, in a silver and red building. If you're having trouble finding us, walk north on SE 9th Avenue from Main Street and look to your left!

Meeting point

833 SE Main St, Portland, OR 97214 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Around Portland Tours

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.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
2

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

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.

Duration 30 minutes
3

Multnomah Falls

(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.

Duration 30 minutes
4

Latourell Falls

(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.

Duration 45 minutes
5

Bridal Veil Falls State Park

(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.

Duration 15 minutes
6

Multnomah Falls

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.

Duration 30 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Additional information
    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Provided by Around Portland Tours

What our experts say

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    Try to wear breathable layers.
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    Bring a camera for stunning views.
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    Stop by local cafes for great food.
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    Consider visiting nearby Hood River.
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    Plan for a scenic drive post-tour.

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