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Recreation Region: Eagle Creek Recreation Area

Gorge 400 (MP 22.5 - 25) Eagle Cr to Cascade Locks

From Eagle Creek Trailhead this 2.6 mile stretch of the Gorge Trail provides some paved sections of the historic Columbia Highway as well as some single track trail. This section ends at Cascade Locks, OR at Bridge of the Gods Trailhead which accesses Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail # 2000.

This trail is also part of a multi-day loop opportunity.  Take Pacific Crest Trail to Wahtum Lake and back down Eagle or Herman Creek trail for a long loop.

Mountain bikes are allowed on this section of the Gorge Trail #400.

General Information

Year round

A valid Recreation Pass is required at Eagle Creek trailhead.

Motor vehicles are prohibited. Fires not allowed within 200 feet of trail.

Getting There

Elevation

300'

Directions

Access from Eagle Creek Day Use Area/Trailhead or Cascade Locks, OR.

From Portland, OR: Travel east on Interstate 84 to exit #41.  Take a right at the end of the off ramp and follow the signs to the picnic area and trailhead.  

From Cascade Locks, OR: Travel west on Interstate 84 approximately 3 miles to Bonneville Dam exit #40 (there is no westbound exit #41). Turn left at the stop sign, go under the interstate and then turn left onto the eastbound freeway entrance. Travel east approximately 1 mile on Interstate 84 to exit #41. Take a right at the end of the off ramp and follow the signs to the picnic area and trailhead.

Recreation Opportunities

Recreation Groups

Moss Covered trees and rocks with a stream cascading over them.

The Gorge 400 Trail traverses a number of sites and other trails on the west end of the Gorge in Oregon, from Angel's Rest Trailhead on the Historic Columbia River Highway

Last updated September 24, 2025