Mountain Biking in the Gorge:

Mountain biking in the Gorge is as popular as hiking the amazing landscape. During the spring and summer months the local towns are bursting with activity. In the summer it isn’t out of the ordinary for some biking enthusiasts to leave work early to get a bike ride in before dusk. Many of the best trails are unlisted and on private property, but locals can usually point you in the direction of a trail suiting your skill level and desired intensity. There is a fair amount of riding on the Washington state side and the Oregon state side of the river. The local bike shops have maps showing all the rides on both sides of the river except for the private ones. One of the better rides on the Washington side that is relatively close is the Syncline Trail but other than early spring this trial has abundant poison oak.

There are single-track bike trails in the forests as well as long rides on the Historic Columbia River Highway. This ride in particular exposes you to all the scenery along the Columbia River and highlights the Mosier Twin Tunnels, Rowena Crest Viewpoint, Cascade Locks’ Bridge of the Gods, and a series of beautiful waterfalls including Multnomah Falls. Regardless of your age or skill level, there are numerous trails to choose from. The Columbia River Gorge really is an outdoor playground.

Old roads, cross-country ski trails, and hilly, scenic terrain also makes the Columbia Gorge region attractive to some riders who love to “do it in the dirt.”

Other helpful links:

Map of Bike Trails in the Gorge

Biking the Historic Columbia River Highway

Local Bike Rides