Columbia River Gorge Question..

[Fairlaner]

Just a quick question on the roads thru the gorge.

How much slower is it on the Lewis and Clark highway compared to the 84? and which one has the better views?

just trying to plan the trip home from CFR.

Thanks

R

 

[ponyfool]

It is considerably slower in that most of it is 2 lane, but I would take Hwy 14 over I-84 any day due to the views, etc. But I'll let more experienced folks answer up.

 

[dougc]

Just a quick question on the roads thru the gorge.How much slower is it on the Lewis and Clark highway compared to the 84? and which one has the better views?

just trying to plan the trip home from CFR.

I like 'em both. 14 on the Washington side is definitely slower and has a fair amount of patrols but its definitely worth the ride. The views are outstanding as the road is generally at a higher elevation.

That said, I also like 84. Traffic moves along at a good pace and while LEO presence, in my experience, is always present the views from the Oregon side are also worthwhile.

So it depends on your time frame. If you have more time definitely ride WA14. You do have several opportunities to cross over to I-84 if you need to.

dougc

no perf awards on either highway

 

[SockMonkey]

It is considerably slower in that most of it is 2 lane, but I would take Hwy 14 over I-84 any day due to the views, etc. But I'll let more experienced folks answer up.

Completely agree. If you're in a hurry, go I-84; traffic moves along @ ~70-75mph (ok, 80). If not, go hwy 14; a more sedentary pace of ~60-65 (unless you're riding behind me which will put you at ~55 - unless I'm racing a train. )

As an aside, it's also a warmer ride on the Washington (Hwy 14) side of the river as it'll actually see daylight whereas the Oregon (I-84) side is mostly in the shade until late afternoon/early evening.

 

[Ignacio]

Are you talking the Historic Columbia River Highway that parallels I-84? If so, I drove part of it just recently from Exit 35 to 17 and it was a fun little road even with the traffic. Limits tend to be 30 or 40 mph and I can well imagine even more traffic in the Summer. I-84 has nice sweeping views of the Gorge at 65+ where the highway is a lot of 30 and 40 zones, very narrow twisty lanes with lush trees and moss everywhere. You half expect a Model T to be putting along the other way. It also has frequent little stops for water falls.

It's probably and 1/2 hour or so addition to a ride for this particular segment if you stop a couple of times including the view from and of Crown Point is phenomenal. One can pick and choose which segments to ride knowing that you'll probably get a chance to duck back on I-84 at various spots.

 

[Fairlaner]

Thanks for the Link Iggy thats an interesting read.

Now i want to ride more of it on the way up also.

R

 

[FJR_pig]

Do not stop at Rooster Rock State Park.

Trust me on this.

 

[Fairlaner]

ok don't leave it at that, at least tell me why?

R

 

[ponyfool]

Rooster Rock State Park has the distinction of being the country's first officially-designated clothing-optional beach, and has been popular since the 1970's. Pig doesn't want you to go there and see him naked.

When you asked about the Lewis and Clark highway, I assumed you were talking Hwy 14 on the Washington side. If you were referring to the Columbia River Hwy as Iggy pointed, you are talking a SERIOUSLY slower ride compared to I-84 or Hwy 14. You would get to see Multnomah Falls, and Crown Point, which on nice days, are some of the areas best attractions as far as beauty is concerned.

 

[n2osx]

Do not stop at Rooster Rock State Park.
Trust me on this.

LOL That is funny!

ok don't leave it at that, at least tell me why?
R

Because he does not want you to crowd him at is best kept secret!! It is his own little "get away" Link Link

 

[Fairlaner]

Yes Scott I was talking about highway 14, It does sound like 84 is the way to go with occasional crossings of the gorge.

R

And sounds like Rooster is a place to stop.

 

[FJR_pig]

We arrest (cite/release) people on a weekly basis for indecent exposure in the parking lot as they go their to meet their "friends" from Craig's List. Call it "brotherly love."

A guy on a motorcycle calling himself "Fair Laner" would surely attract some attention there. :lol:

 

[Fairlaner]

That remains to be seen.

where is this place anyway?

R

 

[Ignacio]

That remains to be seen.
where is this place anyway?

R

Do you think this rock looks like a rooster......or perhaps a synonym of a rooster that rhymes with rock?

****-a-doodle-doo my friend!

Oh, and it looks much more flaccid when viewed from Crown Point.

Clicky here for geographical enlightenment of the state park.

 

[n2osx]

Believe it or not the parks name was actually **** Rock. Click for History

 

[LDRydr]

If you do happen along I-84 in Oregon be sure to get off at either Mosier or The Dalles and run along the old highway, Hwy 30, for a short stretch between them. It runs parallel to I-84 but higher up. There is a particularly nice section of twisties and killer views of the gorge as it goes through Mayer State Park. And when you pass through the tiny town of Mosier stop and eat at The Good River Restaurant, you won't be disappointed.

Another stop worth making is in Hood River OR at Full Sail Brewing.

If you're into dams and such stop at the visitor centers of the many dams in the gorge. We like to stop at Bonneville Dam and check out the tugs and barges going through the locks. You can stand right on the side of the lock and watch as it fills or drains. Hmmm, fills and drains....making me think about how good an ice-cold Full Sail IPA would be. :drinks: (it's about 25mi from the lock to the brewery)

 

[Rolavine]

Back when I looked good naked, back in the cretaceous period, I frequented Rooster Rock, however the true aficionados preferred Suavies Island North West of Portland. Rooster back then, was more a place for gays, and during that time they actually took over the small island near the shore and wouldn't let you on it unless you knew the names of the cast members of the Wizard of OZ and could do at least one Streisand song.

Alas, I can no longer frequent nude beaches as Greenpeace shows up and attempts to push me back into the water.

 

[Bungie]

Alas, I can no longer frequent nude beaches as Greenpeace shows up and attempts to push me back into the water.

LOL! Thanks, I needed that.

 

[SockMonkey]

... could do at least one Streisand song.

Well that may finally explain why FJR_Pig knows all the words to "The Way We Were"...