The Columbia River Gorge is a canyon of the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. The gorge transitions between temperate rainforests to dry grasslands in only 80 miles. We'll experience some of this change as we skate the trails starting at the east end in the grasslands with Mosier Twin Tunnels and then make our way west back into the rainforest at Cascade Locks trail with a hike to Punch Bowl Falls and finish on the Wyeth trail for Push in the Gorge 5K and 10K longboard races.
CAMPING:
Wyeth Campground:
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/122940
Viento State Park Campground:
https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=123
There are 13 sites available at Wyeth campground and 43 sites available at Viento State Park Campground. My recommendation is to reserve a campsite early as they are limited OR you can message me for free camping at the group campsites. I have a limited amount of overnight parking available. Food will be provided.
Itinerary,
Day 1 Sept. 5th:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meetup at Wyeth campground 750 Herman Creek Rd Cascade Locks Oregon 97014.
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Mosier Twin Tunnels, Best Views.
We'll meet at east end of the Mosier Twin Tunnels Trail. It traces the original historic Columbia River Highway with its amazing views, challenging hills and a tunnel system with corridors on its North side. The hills are big and long but the reward is like no other. It's incendiary SENDiary! It's an amazing trail that gives you views and perspectives on what makes this place a geological wonder. 9 miles.
Day 2 Sept. 6th:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cascade Locks Trail, Punch Bowl Falls.
We'll go down into the gorge and skate the Cascade Locks Trail. Starting at the Bridge of the Gods we'll skate down to the fish hatchery and hike the Eagle Creek trail to Punch Bowl Falls. The Punch Bowl is amazing. It has 2 sections a lower where you can swim and an upper with amazing views. We'll cool off with a swim then hike and skate back to the trailhead. 14 miles of skating, 2 hours of hiking and 2 plus hours of swimming at the punch bowl. Super surreal fun!
Day 3 Sept. 7th:
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Push in the Gorge Wyeth Trailhead
The last day we'll skate the newest trail at the Wyeth Trailhead, 750 Herman Creek Rd Cascade Locks Oregon 97014 for the IDSA sanctioned long board race Push in the Gorge 5K and 10K with registration at 8:30, rollout at 9:30, 5K race at 10:00 am and 10K at noon. HELMETS REQUIRED
Push in the Gorge:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1EY7a7Fqdb/
Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Cascade Locks, Sports events in Cascade Locks.
