Hike and Bike Tour to Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls

This is our favorite tour! One of the most unique experiences in the world, riding down the historic highway built for Model Ts with the spectacular Columbia Gorge unfolding beneath us. We transport our guests and bikes in comfortable vans, and our guides ride with our small groups for much of the ride. You’ll get personal attention and the safest experience we can provide.

Beyond the 180 years of pioneers and loggers, before the century-old highway, this was the land of people with a rich mythology. We tell the stories that have been told to us by the indigenous people as best we can.

You’ll visit waterfalls, with engaged hiking and a leisurely approach to the tour itinerary. We want you to enjoy yourself — whether you are traveling alone or with a big group. Ages 13 and up. (We can accommodate much bigger groups traveling together, please reach out!)

Please note there are cars that share the scenic highway.

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.

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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

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.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

• Hike and Bike Tour to Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls
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• Use of helmet

• Gratuities (always appreciated by our passionate guides!)

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Our shop is 833 SE Main Street #124, in the four story 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! If you’re looking for parking, you can find limited street parking and paid lots at 7th and Madison and 10th and Madison Streets

You might see bicycles and helmets — that’s us!

If we only have one person booked for this tour, we will ask to reschedule, or you can pay for two tickets. We require two bookings.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Around Portland Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Los_Angeles.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 154 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.