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Update on bike trail from Cascade Loacks to Hood River?

McKees Rocks, PA
820 posts
Update on bike trail from Cascade Loacks to Hood River?

I am planning on riding the Columbia River Gorge this summer early July. Right now the plan is to catch a bus in Cascade Locks to Hood River.

But it would be real nice to take the path if it is finished.

https://katu.com/news/local/next-segment-of-historic-columbia-river-highway-state-trail-takes-shape

Anyone have information on when it might be finished? The photo in the article is awfully encouraging. If not finished in time for my tour, it might be a god reason to return when it is finished. ;)

5 replies to this topic
Troutdale, Oregon
12,654 posts
77 helpful votes
1. Re: Update on bike trail from Cascade Loacks to Hood River?

"They say this last stretch is some of the most difficult terrain, with steep, rocky slopes, bridges and tunnels.

I do not think it bike friendly.

McKees Rocks, PA
820 posts
2. Re: Update on bike trail from Cascade Loacks to Hood River?

The challenge is making it bike friendly, They will likely need to cut into the side of the mountain. I read on another site it will take at least two more years. The idea is to have a bike route all the way from Portland. Some of it of course will be on the old scenic highway.

Troutdale, Oregon
12,654 posts
77 helpful votes
3. Re: Update on bike trail from Cascade Loacks to Hood River?

Sorry, but IMO when they do that in this area it is pretty but dangerous. Very dangerous. Anyone who has been rerouted or mostly, stopped as they scrape boulders off the highway understands that in a rainforest-like area doing as little blasting, cutting and tunneling as possible is best. Erosion and wet substructure shift and fall at will.

McKees Rocks, PA
820 posts
4. Re: Update on bike trail from Cascade Loacks to Hood River?

Well I am not certain of the danger . All I know is the plan. And that is to have a trail all the way to Hood River. Would not surprise me if they continue the trail past The Dalles were it currently ends. Actually it ends in Mosier but there is the old highway which piscks up there.

r c
Portland, Oregon
28,469 posts
3 helpful votes
5. Re: Update on bike trail from Cascade Loacks to Hood River?

welcome,

depending on if the george fires affected the proposed trail areas, that may have some influence on the scheduled and what needs to be done.

Aslo didn't know about how the $$$ and resources will be allocated for repairing existing trails and new trails.

it should be really cool once its done.

good luck

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