A unique rural farm experience awaits you in the beautiful Hood River Valley, where you will encounter 28 on-the-farm fruit stands, wineries, breweries, cideries, and fields of flowers. The Hood River Valley has a rich agricultural heritage, beginning with the planting of the first fruit trees in 1855, resulting in 14,500 acres of pears, apples, and cherries that cover the valley today. Wander down the 35 miles of scenic country roads on your self-guided tour and create great adventures with family and friends, while exploring the abundance of farm products grown in the valley.
This mesmerizing 249 foot waterfall is one of the most impressive in the Columbia River Gorge. There’s a parking lot and restroom at the trailhead, and from there lower Latourell Falls is only a short, easy five minute walk down a paved trail. If you’re feeling a little wild, complete the two-mile loop hike and make a trip to visit Upper Latourell Falls. It’s a cute little waterfall that’s rarely ever crowded, as the majority of people who stop by here don’t venture beyond the lower falls.
The 139 foot tall Bridal Veil Falls is relatively quiet compared to many of the falls along waterfall alley. For the best views we recommend the easy 1.4 mile out-and-back hike down to the falls viewing platform. This is a gravel trail down a hill with a couple of switchbacks. There is also an easier half-mile overlook trail here, a paved universal access loop with awesome views of the Columbia River Gorge. There’s a pretty large parking area and restrooms located at the trailhead.
This view of Wahkeena Falls, a 242 foot banger, is only a short 0.4 mile roundtrip hike on a paved trail. You can continue upwards on the trail, still paved, to admire the falls’ top tier, called The Necktie. For expansive, jaw-dropping views of the gorge continue a little further to Lemmon’s Viewpoint, a 1.4 mile roundtrip hike from the parking lot.