Bridge of the Gods E-Bike Tour
Set your own pace on an e-bike ride through the Columbia River Gorge
Duration
5 hrs
Includes
E-bike, helmet, route map
Highlights
Explore independently with an e-bike, a detailed map, and room to set your own pace. Ride car-free trail segments along with sections that share the road with vehicle traffic.
- Follow mapped directions and make your own stops and detours
- Ride across the Bridge of the Gods for Columbia River and Thunder Island views
- Explore Cascade Locks, waterfront areas, shops, hikes, and local food stops
- Bring water, sunscreen, and closed-toe shoes for the ride
Itinerary
1. Arrival. Please arrive at our shop in Cascade Locks (180 NE Herman Creek Lane) up to 10 minutes before your tour start time to check in and complete a brief safety training.
2. Bike the Gorge to Wyeth Trailhead (5.2 miles). Ride east along one of the quietest (and hilliest!) sections of the Historic Highway, enjoying the power of our Aventon e-bikes as you climb up and over the Wyeth hill to reach the start of the car-free bike path.
3. Wyeth Trailhead to Starvation Creek State Park (4.3 miles). This car-free segment of the Historic Highway State Trail treats you to spectacular views of the Gorge en route to these iconic waterfalls and viewpoints:
- Summit Creek Viaduct
- Wind Mountain Overlook
- Hole-in-the-Wall Falls
- Cabin Creek Falls
- Starvation Creek Falls
- Lancaster Falls (requires short hike)
4. Starvation Creek State Park to Viento State Park (1.8 miles). The bike path continues through a shady tree canopy to Viento State Park, where you can ride into the park to enjoy a picturesque swimming hole on the banks of the Columbia River.
6. Viento State Park to Cascade Locks and Bridge of the Gods (13.5 miles). Turn around and ride west toward Cascade Locks, where you can reward yourself with an ice cream stop before riding across Bridge of the Gods for stunning views of the Columbia River and Thunder Island.
7. Return and check out (2.8 miles). All e-bikes are due back to our shop no more than 5 hours after your reservation start time.
What's Included
- Electric bike rental
- Helmet
- Bike lock
- Waterproof saddle bag
- Map with route directions
Important details
- Arrive up to 10 minutes before your start time for check-in and a safety briefing
- Ages 16+ only to ride an electric bike
- Minimum height: 4 ft 11 in; weight limit: 300 lbs
- Prior e-bike experience is recommended due to extended riding and road sections with car traffic
- Bring a photo ID; age verification may be requested
- Complete the required waiver before riding
- Return e-bikes within 5 hours of your reservation start time; late fees not included in the listed price are $20 per bike after 30 minutes, $50 after 60 minutes, and $75 after 90 minutes
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation at least 24 hours before the tour. If the tour is canceled due to severe weather, a refund or reschedule is offered.
FAQs
No, this is a self-guided tour with a map and directions provided.
About 32 miles for the full recommended route, with options to ride more or less.
Support is available if you run into trouble, and a replacement e-bike can be brought if needed.
Meeting details
15 NE Herman Creek Lane #101, Cascade Locks, OR 97014
More about the Bridge of the Gods
The Bridge of the Gods rises out of the Columbia River Gorge like something from Pacific Northwest legend, a steel cantilever crossing that links Cascade Locks, Oregon with the Washington shoreline. Native stories tell of a natural land bridge that once spanned this very stretch of river, formed by a massive landslide and later collapsed, leaving behind the dramatic narrows the modern bridge now traces. On a self-guided e-bike tour through the Gorge, the Bridge of the Gods becomes one of those landmarks that stops you mid-pedal, where the wind shifts off the water and the cliffs of the Cascades close in on both sides.
Rolling into Cascade Locks on the e-bike, you will feel the river opening wide beneath the Bridge of the Gods, with basalt walls towering overhead and the steady hum of the Columbia carrying barges and wind down the corridor. The motor assist makes the gentle climbs along the trail effortless, leaving you free to take in the views of the bridge's green truss work, the salmon waters below, and the forested ridges of Washington across the way. This stretch of the route balances quiet riverside cruising with the kind of postcard pull-offs that invite you to step off the bike, snap photos, and watch Pacific Crest Trail hikers cross overhead, since the bridge is one of the few river crossings on the entire 2,650-mile trail.
This experience is perfect for couples looking for a scenic half-day adventure, friends who want the freedom to set their own pace, and travelers who prefer exploring on two wheels rather than from a tour bus window. History lovers will appreciate the layered stories surrounding the Bridge of the Gods, while photographers and nature seekers will find no shortage of angles on the Gorge's waterfalls, cliffs, and wide river bends. If you want a ride that rewards curiosity and rolls right up to one of the Pacific Northwest's most storied crossings, the Bridge of the Gods makes this self-guided e-bike tour unforgettable.
