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The Bridge of the Gods, on the Columbia River, between Oregon and Washington. The Bridge of the Gods
Port of Cascade Locks
P.O. Box 307
Cascade Locks, Oregon 97014
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Overview

The Bridge of the Gods sits in beautiful contrast to the powerful scenery of the Gorge. The cantilevered bridge is the third oldest bridge on the Columbia River. The bridge is owned and operated by the Port of Cascade Locks. Revenues from the bridge pay for maintenance, painting, inspections, and bond repayment. The bridge serves as the link connecting Oregon and Washington along the tri-state Pacific Crest Trail.

Area: N/A
Elevation: N/A
Fees: Toll for crossing the bridge.
Hours: Open year-round, 24 hours per day.
Visitor Center: No
Facilities: No
Directions: The Bridge of the Gods is located on the Columbia River at River Mile (RM) 148, nearly three miles upstream of Bonneville Lock and Dam, and just downstream of the historic canal and locks at Cascade Locks Historical Museum and Marine Park.
Coordinates: Map Coordinates (NAD83): 45 39.45N; 121 54.00W.
Weather:
 
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Regulations:
Precautions: N/A
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The Bridge of the Gods from Cascade Locks Marine Park on the Columbia River, between Oregon and Washington.
Camping
There is no camping at the bridge site, but there are many Oregon and Washington state parks along the length of the Columbia River, especially within the gorge. Many provide excellent camping opportunities.
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Hiking

There are no hiking trails within the bridge site. There are many Oregon and Washington state parks along the length of the Columbia River, especially within the gorge. Many provide excellent hiking opportunities. There are more than 200 miles of trails.
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 Landmarks
Within the Bridge Site
Check our personal notes for details about these points of interest:
  • The Bridge
  • South Support Mural
 
Near the Bridge
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Maps
 
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Books and Resources
We have no books or resources to report at this time.  
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 Related Sites

Note: Remember to bookmark this site before you venture off down these side trails. They lead to other Web sites that we do not control. We cannot vouch for the content on, nor do we endorse, these sites. The following links are only intended to assist you in your quest for further related information. If you discover a broken link, or a link with inappropriate content, or know of a link that should be listed here, please let us know.

Bridge of the Gods
From the Washington side.

Bridge of the Gods
Wikipedia site.

Bridge of the Gods
The Columbia River, "A Photographic Journey."

Bridge of the Gods, Oregon
NSBP site.

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum
The Dalles, Oregon; phone: 541-296-8600.

Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center

Columbia Gorge Visitors Association
The Dalles, Oregon; phone: 800-984-0743.

Wind and Weather Information
Hood River, Oregon; phone: 541-386-3300.
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