Historic Columbia River Highway (OR-30)
America's first planned scenic highway (1913), engineered with graceful stone bridges, figure-eight switchbacks, and viewpoints clinging to the Columbia River Gorge cliffs past Vista House and Multnomah Falls.
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The undisputed epicenter of motorcycle culture in the eastern United States, sitting at Mile 0 of the Tail of the Dragon (US-129). An electric, adrenaline-fueled carnival of sportbikes, adventure tourers, and interstate cruisers. Smells of warm tire rubber, two-stroke exhaust, and hickory smoke.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many curves and miles is Historic Columbia River Highway (OR-30)? ▼
Historic Columbia River Highway (OR-30) spans 45 miles and packs approximately 180 curves (4.0 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 50 ft - 900 ft (Crown Point) and technical rating 6/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Troutdale, OR (Latitude 45.5398, Longitude -122.3873) and finishes at Hood River, OR (Latitude 45.7054, Longitude -121.5215).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.