Larch Mtn Road is now open with perfect pavement and other upgrades
The upper part of the road — where it’s toughest going up and fastest coming down — just got way better.
The upper part of the road — where it’s toughest going up and fastest coming down — just got way better.
The smooth pavement will be nice.
From Multnomah County: Upper Larch Mountain Road reopens for season Upper East Larch Mountain Road in the Columbia River Gorge is now open for recreational access. Every autumn the county closes the upper portion of the road by installing a snow gate near milepost 10. The closure protects the traveling public from severe weather conditions … Read more
Few things make me happier than a narrow dirt trail that meanders beyond a “road closed” gate.
If you’re a serious rider who has tackled the epic Larch Mountain climb, we’ve got some good news: The upper portion of the road is being officially re-opened for the season on May 6th. If you’ve been going past the gate illegally, then this is probably bad news since now there will be people driving … Read more
For those of you who like the beautiful challenge of climbing to the top of Larch Mountain Road east of Troutdale, you will be happy to know that Multnomah County has just announced it is now open. It closes each year during winter and usually stays closed until mid-June… But we’ve just gotten word that … Read more