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River Front Trail (#4406)

This beautiful paved and accessible Riverfront Trail is part of Wasco County Parks & Recreation. The Riverfront Trail at The Dalles winds along the southern bank of the Columbia River for ten miles between The Discovery Center to the northwest and The Dalles Dam Visitor Center at the eastern terminus. The asphalt-paved trail is 8- to 12-feet wide, making it perfect for bicyclists, walkers with dogs or strollers, joggers, and many others. The majority of the Riverfront Trail is accessible.

The Forest Service manages 0.7 miles of this wonderful 10 mile trail. Fishing access is also available along the trail.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Year-round

Motor vehicles are prohibited. Fires not allowed.

Getting There

Directions

From Hood River, OR: Travel east on Interstate 84 approximately 19 miles to Chenoweth exit #82. Turn right at the stop sign at the end of the off ramp and right again at the next stop sign onto Highway 30/ Mosier-The Dalles Highway. Travel west approximately 2 miles on this frontage road until the intersection with Discovery Drive. Take a right on Discovery Drive and follow it until you reach the parking area for the center.

From The Dalles, OR: Travel west on West 6th Street until it takes a slight left and turns into1st Avenue. 1st Avenue becomes Highway 30/Mosier-The Dalles Highway. Continue to travel west on this Highway until it intersects with Discovery Drive. Take a right on Discovery Drive and follow it until you reach the parking area for the center.

Additional Information

Operated By

Forest Service & Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation

Last updated June 9, 2025