CYCLING AND MT. BIKING IN THE GORGE
Just as with everything else in The Gorge, there are biking adventures for all levels of the sport, from paved bike paths to world-class extreme mountain biking trails. Most area roads, and drivers, are road-bike friendly and several pieces of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail are already open for your enjoyment. A list of mountain bike trails and popular roads is toward the bottom of this page or go to the Mountain Bike Trails page.
Guided Cycling Tours
| Epic Mountain Bike Tours
1-800-780-4248
A full service mountain bike tour company, providing guided mountain bike tours for all level of rider, offering a variety of customizable tours that incorporate all of the wonderful Hood River amenities such as wind surfing, breweries, wineries and yoga. |
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| Bicycle Adventures
1-800-443-6060
This company, based in Olympia, Washington, plans and guides bicycle tours all over North America, as well as New Zealand. Their Gorge trips are legendary. |
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1-800-730-4771
Single, group, and private group bicycle tours of the Columbia Gorge. |
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1-503-916-9704
Guided tours of The Gorge. If you forgot your bike, they have quality bikes for rent . |
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503-977-9868
Experience Plus specializes in cycling vacation filled with interesting people and cultures combined with the rewards of personal adventure, learning, and fun. |
Bicycle Rentals and Services
| Discover Bicycles
116 Oak Street
Hood River, OR
Offers bike sales, rentals and full service and parts |
| Dirty Fingers Bikes
1412 13th Street
Hood River, OR
Hood River’s newest and most progressive, fun and some might even say professional bike shop in the area. |
Mountain Bike Trails and Roads
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Larch Mountain Loop
A four trail, figure-8 loop with an elevation change of 1000 feet. Rated"more difficult" due to poor trail tread conditions, the Larch Mountain Loop takes the rider into majestic stands of old-growth forests.
Larch Mountain Trail
Mileage: 2.0 miles
Start/End Points: Larch Mt. picnic ground to Multnomah Creek Way #444.
Multnomah Creek Way
Mileage: 2.7 miles
Start/End Points: Larch Mt. #441 to Oneonta #424.
Multnomah Spur
Mileage: 0.8 miles
Start/End Points: Multnomah Creek Way #444 to Oneonta #424.
Oneonta Trail
Mileage: 3.2 miles
Start/End Points: Larch Mt. Road to Multnomah Spur #446.
Gorge Trail
Year round cycling is available on this low elevation trail which traverses below the high basalt cliffs of Columbia Gorge. While the grade is gentle, numerous rock talus crossing offer a challenge to the skilled rider. Wauna Viewpoint offers one of the best views of the Bonneville area.
Gorge Trail
Mileage: 3.0 miles
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