Historic Columbia River Highway
At a glance
48 miles of road between 16 and 433 ft; the high point is near mile 44.
Color is earliest near mile 26 (about 200 ft), around Oct 15, and latest near mile 7 (about 0 ft), around Oct 31.
Dated places within 3 miles of the road
- Beacon Rock State Parkmile 22 · Oct 26
- Columbia River Gorge at Cascade Locksmile 28 · Oct 27
Peak color 2026 (Estimate)
Each area's predicted peak window. The date doesn't change this view.
The predicted color stage on the selected date, modelled from years of fall color records. A forecast, not a live observation.When each area's color is predicted to peak this season. The date doesn't change this view.
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Peak Timing Along the Route
Each date is the median peak of the trees that turn colour within 1,640 ft of the road, over about 2.5 miles of it. Hover for elevation and predicted peak date.
Sep 26 (earliest)Nov 8 (latest)
No trees that turn colour along this stretch
Elevation 16–433 ft over 48 miles · 59 of 65 sample points dated
A historic Oregon route where big-leaf maples turn against basalt cliffs.
Highlights
- Winds past dozens of waterfalls, including Multnomah Falls, framed in autumn yellow.
- Close to the wineries, cideries, and breweries around Hood River.