At a glance
#2 of 5 Scenic spots in CorbettLocalGuideWorld score: 4.81
Rating breakdown
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Historic Columbia River Hwy?
- Historic Columbia River Hwy is rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 47 reviews.
- How does Historic Columbia River Hwy rank in Corbett?
- Historic Columbia River Hwy is #2 of 5 Scenic spots in Corbett by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Historic Columbia River Hwy located?
- 42448 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Corbett, OR 97019, United States — 1.2 km from the center of Corbett.
Beautiful! It was absolutely beautiful and such a pristine piece of nature so close to the city
Old hiway converted to bike path. Bonneville section. Hatchery is a nice spot for picnic. Stairs at Bridge of the gods are very steep. I pushed up to 70 lb ebikes for a good workout but scenery at east of stairs oh hum. Maybe we should of rode down to the River at the Bridge of the gods area.
What are the most beautiful places on the Earth? I believe.realize you do have to have a permit to drive on this section of the highway.that permit needs to be purchased in advance and it's. Very inexpensive if I think it's like eight dollars if I recall.highly recommended.
This is the road you want to take. It’s free and you can see two waterfalls without a permit, unlike the other falls. One of the falls is on the side of the road and you need to park at the two car scenic overlook then cross the street. Far too many drove past it but it’s more beautiful in my opinion. You can also take stairs down to get a closer look though standing by the road gives a wonderful view as well.
Many amazing viewpoints and waterfalls, there are also bunch of epic hikes in the area.
Take the time to drive this historic highway which is simply a work of art. No other way to describe it. But take your time, don't rush the drive, stop and explore. A bit busy on weekends with nice weather.
I've drove this highway a handful of times. And never does it disappoint. Have visited it many times throughout the year to get a full experience. Fall, summer, winter, spring... this particular trip was during winter. From the Vista House all the way to the Dalles is breathtaking. There are soooo many waterfalls to see. Some right off the road, some hiking into the forest and different abilities and lengths. I think at this point I've seen 30 plus of the waterfalls here. So many more to see. But impossible to see them all in a day, even two. Could spend a week here and probably still miss out on some. But not only are the waterfalls great, but the Columbia River Gorge views are spectacular also as well as peaks of Mt. Hood. There really is a lot to see when on this highway. I definitely recommend checking ahead to make sure it's fully open. As there is usually a lot of mud slides here, especially since the fires last year. Be sure to stop at Multnomah Falls. The fourth tallest in the US. Pretty spectacular. Even the short hike up the paved path to the bridge isn't terrible. Highly recommend. The restaurant and gift shop here are also great. Another one of my favorites was Latourell Falls. Short hike to see it. The vibrant moss on the rock face is pretty spectacular. But just driving the highway and stopping at the falls along the road make for a wonderful family weekend outing. Does get busy and parking at the more popular hikes do fill fast. Arrive early in the day for best experiences.
Complimenting the beautiful Columbia river are several awesome waterfalls. Some are easily seen from the roadway and most have easy trails to get up close.
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