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5 Ruthton Point
This cape situated in Tips for Drivers
a small state park
makes a perfect Tour length: 146 miles (235 km).
stopping-off point from Starting point: I-84 in Portland.
which to view the Stopping-off points: The most
mighty Columbia River scenic places to enjoy a meal are
Gorge and the the two historic lodges on the
surrounding Cascade loop, one at Multnomah Falls
mountain range. in the gorge and the other at
Timberline atop Mount Hood.
At both, salmon, trout, and other
fresh Pacific Northwest cuisine
can be enjoyed in front of a
blazing hearth.

Columbia River
Mosier
Hood River J
Maryhill
6 Hood River
Dee Winds and river currents create
the ideal conditions that render
HISTORIC COLUMBIA RIVER HIGHWAY
this riverside town the wind-
surfing capital of the world.
Landlubbers enjoy the bounty
of local fruit orchards.

Mount
Hood J MOUNT HOOD LOOP

9 Parkdale This pretty little town on the eastern
slopes of Mount Hood is the terminus of the
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Still Creek Mount Hood Railroad, which passes through
apple and pear orchards to Hood River.
7 Historic Columbia River Highway
Blasted out of the steep cliffs and
Bend opened in 1915, this narrow road
was designed to maximize the view,
yet limit environmental damage
as much as possible.

8 Hood River Valley 0 Barlow Pass
This beautiful and fertile Wheel tracks still rut
valley offers blossoming this section of the
fruit trees in season and Oregon Trail, which is so
magnificent views of steep that wagons were
majestic Mount Hood often lowered down the
throughout the year. hills with ropes.

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