Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail – Toothrock Trailhead

Park Overview

The Toothrock Trailhead provides access to the 5.5-mile Bonneville Segment of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail.

Head west 1 mile to John B. Yeon trailhead. The trail crosses to the north side of I-84 around Tooth Rock; eastbound traffic passes through the tunnel below. Visitors will enjoy views of Bonneville Dam as they travel alongside the Columbia River and across the historic Moffett Creek Bridge. Then visitors cross back to the south side of I-84 and travel through a forested area where damage from the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire is apparent.

The eastbound 4-mile trail gradually climbs through a densly wooded area that again shows damage from the fire, then delivers majestic views of the Gorge. Just west of the Eagle Creek Trailhead, the trail passes a 40-foot staircase equipped with bike wheel groves. It continues past the Eagle Creek Trailhead and the Cascade Fish Hatchery, which offers the opportunity to see Chinook and coho salmon spawning in Eagle Creek each fall. The trail crosses Ruckel Creek and views of the small, charming falls before ending at the Bridge of the Gods Trailhead.

Plan your trip with these trail maps.  

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.