The Historic Columbia River Highway - Troutdale to Ainsworth State Park

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Dubbed the "King of Roads," the Historic Columbia River Highway was the nation's first scenic highway.

This is how the Friends of the Historic Columbia River Highway describe the road: "Imagine crafting a national treasure on a landscape so revered that each viewpoint is protected, the design and materials in complete harmony with the natural elements, and the creation so good that people come from all over the world to marvel at its perfection.  This is the Historic Columbia River Highway – the King of Roads – a pathway along the spectacular Columbia River Gorge."

Built between 1913 and 1922, this 22 mile waterfall section goes from I-84 exit 17 at the Sandy River through Corbett to Crown Point, and Latourell, Shepperds Dell, Bridal Veil, Coopey, Mist, Wahkeena, Multnomah, Oneonta, and Horsetail Falls to Ainsworth State Park at exit 35. Enjoy scenery and stonework construction.

History of the Highway:

Learn more about the history of the highway and how it was built here: http://hcrh.org/history.html

Restoration of the Highway as a State Trail:

Learn more about the efforts to restore the highway as a continuous state trail by 2016: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJnsCM-SVS4

Amenities:

• Views
• Hiking
• Picknicking
• Rest area at Vista House at Crown Point and Multnomah Falls 
• Restaurants
• Gas in Corbett

Driving Directions:

Oregon's I-84 at Exit 17 or Exit 35

RVs are permitted on the highway, but the road is extremely narrow and windy, so use caution.