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Rowena Crest Viewpoint in the Columbia River Gorge offers a beautiful view with super short approach.
If you're looking for a minimal effort pit stop on the drive through the Columbia River Gorge with huge bang for your buck, this is the spot. Rowena Crest is an iconic viewpoint that creates a horseshoe curve along the road. This unique shape is one of the most photographed roads in Oregon. It's a very short walk from the parking lot to sweeping views of the surrounding hills, cliffs, and the gorge below.
If youre coming from Portland (or just from the west) on the 84, Hood RIver is a nice little town with lots of awesome spots to eat. Double Mountain Brewery is just one that comes to mind - awesome pizza, beer, and more.
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Clayton Lukens
7/1/2020
Classic for photographers
This is fun for any photographer friends. Though I’m not exactly a photographer I’ve taken some friends here and they’ve gotten some dope shots ...
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Kristina Kifyak
5/28/2018
Awesome!
Great viewpoint of the Columbia River and the iconic road! Be prepared for a lot of wind! Both times that I’ve been there it ...
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Jameson Jones
11/3/2016
Must Do
This is a must do in the spring when the flowers are blooming.
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Lewis Hackett
8/4/2016
Awesome Drive And A Terrific View
The road up to the viewpoint is very windy and offers terrific views of the Columbia River gorge. The view of the iconic Rowena ...
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Laura Clarke
5/2/2016
Must see!
The drive up to the crest involves winding roads and it's actually fun to drive to. Once you're on the crest you just park ...
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Michael Graw
12/12/2015
Awesome Eastern Gorge Viewpoint
I LOVE this viewpoint - it's probably the best in the gorge for viewing the basaltic cliffs that dominate the eastern half of the ...
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