Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail – Bridge of the Gods Trailhead

The Bridge of the Gods Trailhead in Cascade Locks marks the east end of the 5.5-mile Bonneville Segment of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail that connects with John B. Yeon trailhead.

Th first mile of the trail passes Ruckel Creek and a small, charming waterfall on its way to the Eagle Creek Trailhead and the Cascade Fish Hatchery, which offers the opportunity to see Chinook and coho salmon spawing in Eagle Creek each fall. The trail is accessible to this point. Just west of Eagle Creek Day-use Area, the trail climbs a 40-foot tall staircase equipped with bike wheel grooves.

From here visitors travel through woods that show damage and regeneration following the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire. The trail then scales Tooth Rock, eastbound traffic passing through the tunnel below, and delivers visitor on the north side of I-84. The trail offers spectacular views of Bonneville Dam while traveling along the river to the historic Moffett Creek Bridge. Then visitors cross back to the south side of I-84 and go through a forested area where damage from the Eagle Creek Fire is again apparent.

Several U.S. Forest Service trails intersect this segment of the trail, including the Pacific Crest Trail. Parking is free at the small parking area near the bridge entrance. The trailhead is beneath the bridge.

For information, see the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail bicycle and hiking map.

Know Before You Go

• A 40-foot staircase equipped with bike wheel grooves is at the Eagle Creek Trailhead.
• Dogs are allowed on the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, but must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times.
• E-bikes are allowed on the state trail. The following devices are not allowed: electric scooters, mountain boards, electric unicycles, and other similar devices. For more information, please call Viento State Park at 541-374-8811.