About Bike the Gorge
Bike the Gorge is a bike rental and guided tour company based in Cascade Locks, Oregon, offering e-bike, cruiser, mountain bike, and trike rentals for exploring the car-free Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail and surrounding Gorge scenery. Their shop sits at the western gateway to the Gorge, giving riders direct access to some of the most spectacular waterfall-lined cycling routes in the Pacific Northwest.
Rental options include pedal-assist e-bikes for longer rides, comfort cruisers for easy spins along the trail, mountain bikes for off-road adventures at Post Canyon, and recumbent trikes for adaptive riders. They also offer guided waterfall tours, where a knowledgeable local guide leads small groups past Multnomah Falls, Wahclella Falls, and other cascades with stops for photos and natural history. Kid trailers, cargo bikes, and tandem options make them a solid pick for families.
What makes Bike the Gorge stand out is their location and trail access — riders can pedal directly from the shop onto the state trail without loading bikes into a car. Their staff are deeply familiar with route options, weather patterns, and seasonal conditions, helping each rider pick the right bike and route for their ability. For Hood River visitors looking to see the Gorge on two wheels, they are the go-to outfitter.
