Hood River to Sevenmile Hill Loop Counterclockwise

Description

From Hood River, we'll warm up on Old Columbia River Drive and then continue onto the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail through the Twin Tunnels and into Mosier. After that, we’ll continue with the signature climb up Sevenmile Hill. Then, we’ll roll on to The Dalles for a coffee break. Next, the road winds through the Rowena Curves, reaching Rowena Crest Viewpoint at the top. After that, we'll head back into Mosier. From Mosier we'll cruise through the Twin Tunnels and, completing the loop, we'll return the way we came, on the State Trail and Old Columbia River Drive, arriving back at the Start.

The counterclockwise direction grants a more gradual climb! Expect sustained climbing, fast descents, and classic east‑Gorge scenery. The loop is scenic, featuring orchards, open grasslands. quiet farm roads, basalt ridgelines, and big‑sky Gorge views.