Columbia River Gorge Bike Tours

This region of Oregon is dominated by the snow-capped peaks of Mount Hood and Mount Adams. However, in addition to stunning alpine scenery you’ll ride past rolling wheat farms and bucolic fruit orchards.

The trip ends in the spectacular Columbia River Gorge home to magnificent waterfalls and lush forests. In The Gorge you ride on the on the Historic Columbia River Highway, described by Bicycling Magazine as one of the best bicycle rides in America.

You’ll stay in small towns including Hood River described by Outside Magazine’s as one of the Best Towns in America. Optional activities include kayaking, kite surfing and whitewater rafting.
The mountains make this destination perfect for intermediate and advance bicycle touring. The gateway city is Portland – America’s most bicycle friendly city.

We operate Self-Guide Bike Trips, Private Cycling Tours and Scheduled Bicycle Tours in this area. To find out more, call us on 1 415 366 3806 or complete the form to the right.

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Best Times to Visit

The best months for a biking vacation in the Columbia Gorge are from June through September, when the temperatures are pleasantly warm and the risk of rainfall much lower. Spring and fall are still great for bicycle tour vacations, but you need to be prepared for gentle rain and lower temperatures (avoiding the climb over the shoulder of Mount Hood will also keep you drier and warmer). We do not recommend touring here in winter.
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Climate Charts

The charts below show the monthly average temperatures (in Fahrenheit) and rainfall (in inches) for the Columbia Gorge towns of Troutdale (west), Hood River (mid) and The Dalles (east), as well as Government Camp, which is on the slopes of Mount Hood.

Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge & Mt Hood Average Monthly Temperatures

Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge & Mt Hood Average Monthly Rainfall

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