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Sunrise over Crown Point from the Portland Women’s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint along the Historic Columbia River Highway. (Oregon Scenic Images collection)
Note: The blue dots on maps in this section show the location of scenic features relative to Troutdale to the west and The Dalles to the east.
The engineering innovations on the historic highway set new standards for road design while the striking natural setting has inspired millions of tourists to reach for their cameras. This section shows historic and current sights near the Historic Columbia River Highway, celebrated by many as the King of Roads.
Historic Images
Multnomah Falls 1903
Inspiration Point 1920
Eagle Creek 1867
West Multnomah Falls Viaduct 1920
Beacon Rock 1850 - 1930
Mitchell Point Tunnel Circa 1920
Upper Cascades 1867
Rowena Loops Circa 1920
Pillars of Hercules 1890
West Multnomah Falls Viaduct (2) Circa 1920
Oregon Steam Navigation Company Facility 1867
Current Images
Bridal Veil Falls
Highway Near Mosier
Crown Point View
Rock Outcroppings
Upper Horsetail Falls
Masonry Guard Wall
Rowena Crest Wildflowers
Bridal Veil Creek
Tom McCall Point View
Rowena Crest View
Latourell Falls
Rowena Loops
Vista House
Punch Bowl Falls
Crown Point Sunrise