Gorge Trail Closed Between Eagle Creek, Cascade Locks
Summary
The Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail remains closed between Eagle Creek and Cascade Locks due to a Dec. 19 landslide after heavy rain. The landslide left large boulders, trees and deep mud covering the trail, making it unsafe to use. OR DOT is working to secure funding for repairs with no timeline yet for reopening.
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The Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail is closed between Eagle Creek and Cascade Locks after a December 19 landslide deposited large boulders, trees, and deep mud across the path. OR DOT has no timeline for reopening and is working to secure funding for repairs. Hikers and cyclists cannot access this section of the trail with no alternate routes available. Trail users should monitor Oregon State Parks and TripCheck.com for updates on accessible areas.
The closure creates no new compliance obligations but does advise the public to avoid this section of the Gorge trail. Travelers planning routes through the Columbia River Gorge should use TripCheck.com to confirm current conditions and identify alternative trailheads. Most of the Historic Columbia River Highway, U.S. 30, and Interstate 84 remain open.
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December landslide keeps section of Gorge trail closed for safety
Oregon Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 04/24/2026 09:00 AM PDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.
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December landslide keeps section of Gorge trail closed for safety
The Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail remains closed for safety between Eagle Creek and Cascade Locks due to a Dec. 19 landslide. There is no timeline yet for reopening.
April 24, 2026
For more information, contact David House , 503-551-8641.
BONNEVILLE – The Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail remains closed between Eagle Creek and Cascade Locks due to a Dec. 19 landslide after heavy rain.
The landslide left large boulders, trees and deep mud covering the trail, making it unsafe to use. Visitors are strongly discouraged from trying to get around this section. There is no alternate route for hiking or biking this section of the trail.
We are working to secure funding for repairs and will share updates when we have a clearer timeline.
For information about the trail and trailheads accessible along the way, visit the Oregon State Parks web page.
Most of the Historic Columbia River Highway, U.S. 30, and Interstate 84 are open. For information on other highway projects in the Columbia River Gorge, including the Multnomah Falls Viaduct repairs, visit the Columbia River Gorge Construction page.
Before you travel anywhere in Oregon, especially in severe weather, please visit TripCheck.com for the latest information on road conditions.
Travelers can find the latest road conditions, traffic cameras and weather information at TripCheck.com, which provides real-time travel information to help you plan safe trips year-round.
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