This should be the year you do the Gorge Ride
If the Gorge is on your mental list of must-rides, register now for the Gorge Ride on June 24th.
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Columbia River Gorge car use permit system deemed a success, likely to return
“I feel confident saying that we met our goals of improving visitor experience.” – Terra Lingley, ODOT State of Oregon officials say a permit system created to reduce car use in the Columbia River Gorge this past summer was a success and is very likely to return in 2023. The timed-access permit system was required … Read more
I did the Gorge by bike and it’s the longest and most beautiful ride I’ve ever done
When I saw there was a Pedalpalooza ride from Portland to Multnomah Falls, I was immediately thrilled, and then shocked at myself. Up until very recently, I wouldn’t have thought this was even something a person could do. I’ve had pretty low faith in my athletic abilities for my entire life – physical activity was … Read more
Amazing photos from inside the Mitchell Point Tunnel in the Gorge
Can you imagine riding this?! (Photos: AJ Zelada)
Closed after Gorge fire in 2017, the Oneonta Tunnel is now open and ready to ride
(Left: East end of the Oneonta Tunnel in 2017 after the Eagle Creek Fire. Right: All cleaned up and ready to ride today! Photos: ODOT)
ODOT will seek funding to replace Eagle Creek stairs on Gorge path
Conceptual renderings of possible replacement of Eagle Creek stairs by David Evans & Associates.
ODOT will build hiker/biker campsites at Viento, releases photos of Mitchell Point Tunnel path
(ODOT renderings of Mitchell Point tunnel portals.)
The Historic Columbia River Highway is open again for your riding pleasure
Along with an announcement today from the U.S. Forest Service (see below) that Multnomah Falls has begun a phased re-opening comes news that the last section of the Historic Columbia River Highway closed due to Covid-19 precautions is now open. The Oregon Department of Transportation has officially re-opened the Historic Highway between Bridal Veil and … Read more
