Broughton Beach – Marine Drive Trail loop from Washougal

Broughton Beach – Marine Drive Trail loop from Washougal

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Broughton Beach – Marine Drive Trail loop from Washougal

07:12

149km

1,500m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 102 km for 23 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

4.85 km

Beach

36.1 km

Broughton Beach

Highlight • Beach

Broughton Beach offers visitors easy access to the Columbia River, and on clear days you will also have a great view of Mt. Hood. The slow current and gradual entry …

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42.4 km

Marine Drive and Columbia River View

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Marine Drive follows the bank of the Columbia River for many miles along Portland's north shore. The views are phenomenal and there is typically decent shoulder and enough space for …

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46.1 km

Marine Drive Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Marine Drive Trail runs along the south shore of the Columbia River. It's a great place to ride your bike!

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57.2 km

Sandy River

Highlight • River

The river is visible through the trees as you ride down the historic highway. The Sandy River begins at Reid Glacier on Mount Hood, and travels 56 miles to reach its confluence with the Columbia.

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59.6 km

East Historic Columbia River Highway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

71.7 km

Crown Point

Peak

74.7 km

Guy W. Talbot State Park

Nature Reserve

85.0 km

Multnomah Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Here's a perfect spot to take a break, park your bike, and walk up the trail for an excellent view of both Lower and Upper Multnomah Falls.

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85.8 km

Benson State Recreation Area

Nature Reserve

89.1 km

Horsetail Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Horsetail Falls is easy to get to from Highway 30. It's on the south side of the highway and just a few seconds walk from the parking area. The falls …

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94.9 km

Yeon Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

John B. Yeon has parking and the trailhead for hikes to two more low-key (but still beautiful) waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge. These are the Elowah Falls and McCord …

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149 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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