Offering scenic vistas of the Columbia River Gorge

Cherry Heights Loop

17.4 miles, 1800' elevation gain

Offering scenic vistas of the Columbia River Gorge, The Dalles Dam, and The Dalles City, this short loop encompasses many of the elements that make riding here so great. Taken clockwise, the climb from town is relatively short and steep with the reward being a long, looping 10 mile descent back into town. Ridden counterclockwise, the climb is much more gradual, the views more spectacular, and the descent much faster.

0.0	Start at Salmon Cyclery and head west on 2^nd Street
0.4	Turn left on Union Street
0.7	Right turn on W. 10^th Street
1.5	Left turn on Cherry Heights Road
7.9	Follow sharp hairpin corner to the right, onto Browns Creek Road
11.4	Browns Creek Road dead-ends at Chenoweth Creek Road. Turn right
14.5	Chenoweth Creek Road merges into West 10^th Street; bear right/east
16.7	Turn left on Union Street
17.0	Turn right on East 3^rd Street
17.4	Turn left on Laughlin Street, returning to Salmon Cyclery