Rowena Crest Viewpoint

Mosier, Oregon

4.8/5

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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

Rowena Crest Viewpoint

07/01/20

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 in the past

4.0

Kristina Kifyak

Rowena Crest Viewpoint

05/28/18

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 was very windy but still worth it! Make sure your hats are on tight or take them off (:

5.0

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Jameson Jones

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Rowena Crest Viewpoint

11/03/16

This is a must do in the spring when the flowers are blooming.

5.0

Lewis Hackett

Rowena Crest Viewpoint

08/04/16

The road up to the viewpoint is very windy and offers terrific views of the Columbia River gorge. The view of the iconic Rowena crest is easy to access and very rewarding!

5.0

Laura Clarke

Rowena Crest Viewpoint

05/02/16

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 your car and if you want you can hop over the wall to take better pictures of the crest.

5.0

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Michael Graw

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Rowena Crest Viewpoint

12/12/15

I LOVE this viewpoint - it's probably the best in the gorge for viewing the basaltic cliffs that dominate the eastern half of the gorge. For the more intense out there, this is also the turnaround point for the Columbia River Gorge Marathon!

5.0

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