Gorge Scenic Route

Taking the back roads between Hood River and The Dalles is a great experience – you get the chance to ride the Historic Highway outside Hood River with no traffic and incredible views, go through the fun town of Mosier, and climb up to (and descend from) Rowena Point, plus the road into The Dalles is rurally scenic. I prefer to ride this starting from Hood River direction, but it’s great either way. Doing this in both directions is a full day; consider a shuttle.