Hood River to Rowena Crest (out and back)
Mileage: 27.2
Elevation gain: 1180 out, 640 back
This is a classic Gorge road ride. Starting in downtown Hood River, you’ll wind your way along the scenic highway to a stunning viewpoint 13.6 miles away at Rowena Crest. The ride begins in Doug Fir forest and finishes in desert-like grasslands.
Directions: Get on your bike in downtown Hood River. Ride east on State Street. Go straight through the China Gorge intersection, and ride up the s-curves. Continue past the twin tunnels parking area, up the bike and pedestrian only scenic highway 30. Turn left at the end of the bike path and follow the road into Mosier. Turn left onto Highway 30, past 10 Speed East Coffee (or stop for a coffee – caffeine is the only legal performance enhancing drug!). Follow highway 30 all the way out to Rowena Crest viewpoint.
Turn around and ride back to Hood River.
