Oregon's Columbia Gorge region is tough to beat for spectacular scenery, amazing cycling routes, beautiful hiking trails, glacial lakes, lush forests, fields of lavender and exciting (but not over the top!) river rafting. In short, this trip ranks as one of the most comprehensive and fun-filled summer adventures you will find in the Pacific Northwest. Oregon is the crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest. Bike along the gorgeous Columbia Gorge, past the peaks of Cascade Range and along a photographic wonderland. Soak in the region with the greatest concentration of waterfalls on this Oregon bike tour.
This trip offers extensive opportunities for cyclists to tour lightly travelled roads through stunning scenery. To the south lies majestic and glaciated Mt. Hood, Oregon’s tallest peak. To the north, Washington’s Mt. Adams forms an equally impressive backdrop. Enjoy stunning vistas along a gorgeous two-lane road that winds past a series of spectacular waterfalls and awe-inspiring overlooks. Colorful displays of wildflowers fill alpine meadows, and snow-capped peaks tower majestically above crystal clear glacial lakes Join your tour mates on a professionally guided rafting trip. Visit historic Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood, where snowfields remain through the summer.
Walk along a lake that features stunning views of Oregon’s tallest peak as it looms across the lake. Swim or paddle a canoe in the lake’s pristine water before cycling through rolling orchard farmland into the Hood River Valley. The town of Hood River, where you will stay at the memorable Columbia Gorge Hotel for four nights of your trip, is a cultural hub for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. It is also home to coffee houses, shops, restaurants, cafes and several of Oregon’s finest brewpubs that are waiting to be sampled on this fantastic cycle tour.
The tour is described as intermediate with varying options given per day for different distances you can cover. E-bikes are also available if you're worried about distances or just prefer to relax more and the support van is always handy. The terrain is over frequent rolling hills with some longer climbs involved. There are more challenging epic options available on certain days to choose if you so desire.
* Roar Adventures customers that book a Sojourn tour will get a 5% discount if you book another Sojourn tour with us. Note that this does not apply for multiple bookings for the same departure date.