A collage of three outdoor adventure scenes: the top image shows three people riding mountain bikes on a forest trail during sunset, the middle image features a person mountain biking on a dirt trail in a dense forest, and the bottom image depicts two women kayaking on a lake, smiling and wearing life jackets and sun hats.

Choose Your Gorge Adventure

Find the perfect activity for your trip to the Gorge, from e-bikes and mountain bikes to kayaks and river cruises.

E-Bike Rentals & Tours

Two women riding bicycles down a forest trail surrounded by green trees, moss-covered rocks, and a small waterfall.
Two women riding bicycles down a forest trail surrounded by green trees, moss-covered rocks, and a small waterfall.

Waterfalls & Waterfront Tour
Self-Guided | 3 Hours | $75

Ride along the car-free Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail to four waterfalls and a swimming hole.

Two people riding bicycles on a forest trail with tall trees on either side, sunlight filtering through the branches.
Two people riding bicycles on a forest trail with tall trees on either side, sunlight filtering through the branches.

Gorge Town & Trail Tour
Self-Guided | 5 Hours | $95

Ride from Cascade Locks to Starvation Creek State Park, Viento State Park, Bridge of the Gods, and more.

A tall waterfall flowing into a pool at the bottom, surrounded by moss-covered rocks and lush green foliage, with a bridge crossing the waterfall mid-height.
A tall waterfall flowing into a pool at the bottom, surrounded by moss-covered rocks and lush green foliage, with a bridge crossing the waterfall mid-height.

Multnomah Falls Tour
Self-Guided | 6 Hours | $110

Visit up to six stunning waterfalls on this 30+ mile ride starting from Tooth Rock Trailhead.

Mountain Bike Rentals & Tours

A scenic view of a lake surrounded by trees on a clear day, with mountains in the background. A trail is visible in the grassy foreground, and part of a black bicycle handlebar is in the bottom right corner.
A scenic view of a lake surrounded by trees on a clear day, with mountains in the background. A trail is visible in the grassy foreground, and part of a black bicycle handlebar is in the bottom right corner.

EasyCLIMB Mountain Bike Tour
Self-Guided | 2 Hours | $60

Enjoy a beginner-friendly ride along the EasyCLIMB trail with views of the Columbia River and Government Cove.

A man wearing a blue T-shirt, black helmet, and gloves riding a mountain bike on a dirt path through a forest.
A man wearing a blue T-shirt, black helmet, and gloves riding a mountain bike on a dirt path through a forest.

Hourly Mountain Bike Rentals
Self-Guided | 1-8 Hours | $40+

Rent a Marin full-suspension MTB for longer rides on the EasyCLIMB, CLIMB, or Post Canyon trail systems.

Two people mountain biking on a dirt trail through a dense green forest with tall trees and ferns.
Two people mountain biking on a dirt trail through a dense green forest with tall trees and ferns.

Multi-Day Mountain Bike Rentals
Self-Guided | 1-7 Days | $110+

Rent a Marin full-suspension MTB and explore multiple trails in Cascade Locks, Hood River and beyond.

Kayak Rentals & Tours

Two people kayaking in water at sunset, with mountains and a colorful sky in the background.
Two people kayaking in water at sunset, with mountains and a colorful sky in the background.

Kayak Sunset Tour
Guided | 2 Hours | $75+ | Single & tandems available

Join an experienced local guide for a sunset paddling excursion on the Columbia River.

A group of people sitting in colorful kayaks on a lake, smiling with mountains and a clear sky in the background.
A group of people sitting in colorful kayaks on a lake, smiling with mountains and a clear sky in the background.

Columbia River Kayak Tour
Guided | 2 Hours | $75+ | Single & tandems available

Join an experienced local guide for a morning paddling excursion on the Columbia River.

Looking from the front of a pink kayak at a river or lake during sunset, with mountains in the background and small boats on the water.
Looking from the front of a pink kayak at a river or lake during sunset, with mountains in the background and small boats on the water.

Kayak Rentals
Self-Guided | 1-2 Hours | $25+ | Single & tandems available

Rent kayaks for a leisurely 1- or 2-hour paddle on the Hood River waterfront.

Sternwheeler Cruises

A boat on a body of water near a forested shoreline with a snow-capped mountain in the background.
A boat on a body of water near a forested shoreline with a snow-capped mountain in the background.

Brunch Cruise
Sundays only | 2 Hours | $30+ youth, $100+ adult

Enjoy Sunday brunch and mimosas on a morning Columbia River Sternwheeler cruise.

An old-fashioned paddleboat named Columbia Gorge docked at a pier with people boarding, mountains in the background, under a clear blue sky.
An old-fashioned paddleboat named Columbia Gorge docked at a pier with people boarding, mountains in the background, under a clear blue sky.

Dinner Cruise
Select dates only | 2 Hours | $30+ youth, $100+ adult

Enjoy dinner and drinks on an evening Columbia River Sternwheeler cruise.

A scenic view of a river at sunset with mountains in the background, a bridge spanning across the river, and a ferry boat in the foreground.
A scenic view of a river at sunset with mountains in the background, a bridge spanning across the river, and a ferry boat in the foreground.

Expedition Cruise
Wednesday-Sunday only | 1 Hours | $5+ youth, $50+ adult

Experience panoramic views of the Gorge from the deck of the historic Columbia River Sternwheeler

Other Gorge Experiences

A man paddleboarding on a body of water with visible fish below the surface.
A man paddleboarding on a body of water with visible fish below the surface.

Standup Paddleboard Rentals
Self-Guided | 1+ Hours | $20+

Paddle the coves along the Columbia River with a standup paddleboard rental.

View from the bow of a sailboat on open water with a partially visible sail.
View from the bow of a sailboat on open water with a partially visible sail.

Sunset Sailing Tour
Guided | 2 Hours | $120+

Take a scenic sunset cruise on the Columbia River with up to 6 people.

Plan a custom itinerary

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