Historic Columbia River Highway
Driving Directions

Driving the Byway

This linear byway has two sections, from Troutdale to the junction with I-84, and from Mosier to I-84 near the Dalles.

Troutdale to Bonneville Dam Section

  • The byway begins in Troutdale.
  • Take Exit 18 and travel south along the Sandy River to the Sandy River Bridge.
  • Follow the keystone-shaped signs through Springdale, Corbett, and the waterfall area to the junction with Interstate 84 (near Bonneville Dam), where the byway ends.
  • Proceed east on I-84 to Mosier.

Mosier to Dalles Section

  • Resume your byway drive by taking Exit 69 in Mosier.
  • Follow the keystone signs through Mosier to Rowena Crest, and then to Chenoweth Creek, just west of the Dalles.
  • The byway officially ends at Chenoweth Creek near Exit 88 on I-84.

Other Road Names

This list of road names make up or are part of the byway and may prove helpful for finding and navigating the byway

  • Historic Route 30