Location: Cascade Locks
Top Things to do in Cascade Locks
Top 10 Outdoor Activities in Cascade Locks, Oregon (OR)
Cascade Locks is a city in Hood River County, Oregon, United States. The city took its name from a set of locks built to improve navigation past the Cascades Rapids of the Columbia River. The U.S. federal government approved the plan for the locks in 1875, construction began in 1878, and the locks were completed on November 5, 1896. The locks were subsequently submerged in 1938, replaced by Bonneville Lock and Dam, although the city lost no land from the expansion of Lake Bonneville behind the dam some 4 miles (6 km) downstream of the city. The city population was 1,144 at the 2010 census.
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1. Oneonta Gorge
2. Heart of the Gorge Sailing Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Heart of the Gorge Sailing Adventures is a 2 hour sailing adventure in the heart of the Columbia Gorge in Cascade Locks Oregon. Come sail aboard our classic 38' sloop "Wy'East" 7 days a week from June 1 through October 15th.
3. Easyclimb Trailhead
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The EasyCLIMB loop is squeezed into a wooded verge between Herman Creek Cove and Government Cove at the east end of Cascade Locks. The trails are built for mountain bikes (CLIMB = Cascade Locks International Mountain Bike) and hiking. You can hike from here along the white alder-shaded breakwater that separates Herman Creek Cove from the Columbia River.
4. Always Catchin' Fishing Charters
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Always Catchin’ is a fully licensed and insured guide service providing Salmon, Steelhead and Sturgeon fishing trips on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, from Portland to the Johnday River. Guided Fishing Trips Make great gifts and an excellent adventure for family and friends.
5. Eagle Creek Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By shawnaw336
Another beautiful hike with a waterfall at the end got a few pictures of it on my Instagram I will be going back
6. Elowah Falls
7. Cascade Locks International Mountain Bike (CLIMB) Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By keithmG3309SK
Not sure how or why people could miss understanding that easy CLYMB is a MTB or hiking trail. The single track trail system is short, with constant twisting and turning. This helps hone riding skills. The trail is not very rocky. There is not much elevation gain/loss. Most MTB riders are looking for a longer trail system with more flow. This is not easy CLYMB. That being said, easy CLYMB does have its place for the MTB community. If you live close by and want to use it for a quick workout, do as many laps as you want. If you have kids/family, it works out great. If you are taking beginners out, then it works well, and you are never too far from your vehicle. It is easy for the trail to get overgrown with blackberry and other shrubs. In the past, the trail would get cleared by some work group. Not sure since COVID hit. Part of the trail has views of the Columbia river, otherwise you are not seeing much, which is not unusual for MTB or Hiking trails in the Pacific NW. Trees are a mix, mainly leaf trees, which do provide shade in the hotter days.
8. Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler Dining & Sightseeing Cruises
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 131 reviews
Come experience premier dining on one of five luxurious yachts operating year-round on the Willamette River in beautiful downtown Portland as well as the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in Cascade Locks. Brunch, lunch and dinner are offered on public cruises, along with sightseeing and a variety of adventure day options. Privately charter your next celebration aboard one of the all-inclusive vessels. Rental includes Coast Guard-approved captains, cruise manager, service staff and freshly prepared cuisine by your own personal chef in our on board galleys. A variety of capacity available up to 340 guests. Family owned for 23 years.
