Hood River Fruit Loop
Self-guided orchard and farmstand drive
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Viento State Park
Hood River, OR | active | 2 to 4 hours
Eight miles west of Hood River, this shaded riverside park sits where a railroad station once stood, tucked between I-84 and the Columbia. The day-use area opens onto easy river access and some of the Gorge's most reliable windsurfing breezes, plus a quiet creekside picnic spot. It also anchors a universally accessible 5.6-mile stretch of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, climbing west through thick fir forest to river views and Starvation Creek Falls. Expect to hear train horns day and night, a working reminder of the park's rail-town roots.
Activity Level: active
Costs: Day-use parking permit required (purchase 1-day permit on site)Duration: 2 to 4 hours
Open Hours
- SundayDawn to dusk
- MondayDawn to dusk
- TuesdayDawn to dusk
- WednesdayDawn to dusk
- ThursdayDawn to dusk
- FridayDawn to dusk
- SaturdayDawn to dusk
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Phone: (541) 374-8811
Viento Park Rd. Cascade Locks, OR 97014
Overview
Eight miles west of Hood River, this shaded riverside park sits where a railroad station once stood, tucked between I-84 and the Columbia. The day-use area opens onto easy river access and some of the Gorge's most reliable windsurfing breezes, plus a quiet creekside picnic spot. It also anchors a universally accessible 5.6-mile stretch of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, climbing west through thick fir forest to river views and Starvation Creek Falls. Expect to hear train horns day and night, a working reminder of the park's rail-town roots.
Activity Type: active
Costs: Day-use parking permit required (purchase 1-day permit on site)
Duration: 2 to 4 hours
Eight miles west of Hood River, this shaded riverside park sits where a railroad station once stood, tucked between I-84 and the Columbia. The day-use area opens onto easy river access and some of the Gorge's most reliable windsurfing breezes, plus a quiet creekside picnic spot. It also anchors a universally accessible 5.6-mile stretch of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, climbing west through thick fir forest to river views and Starvation Creek Falls. Expect to hear train horns day and night, a working reminder of the park's rail-town roots.
Activity Level: active
Costs: Day-use parking permit required (purchase 1-day permit on site)Duration: 2 to 4 hours
Open Hours
- SundayDawn to dusk
- MondayDawn to dusk
- TuesdayDawn to dusk
- WednesdayDawn to dusk
- ThursdayDawn to dusk
- FridayDawn to dusk
- SaturdayDawn to dusk
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Phone: (541) 374-8811
Viento Park Rd. Cascade Locks, OR 97014
Overview
Eight miles west of Hood River, this shaded riverside park sits where a railroad station once stood, tucked between I-84 and the Columbia. The day-use area opens onto easy river access and some of the Gorge's most reliable windsurfing breezes, plus a quiet creekside picnic spot. It also anchors a universally accessible 5.6-mile stretch of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, climbing west through thick fir forest to river views and Starvation Creek Falls. Expect to hear train horns day and night, a working reminder of the park's rail-town roots.
Activity Type: active
Costs: Day-use parking permit required (purchase 1-day permit on site)
Duration: 2 to 4 hours
Inhaven Insights
Gorge Windsurfing
Easy Columbia River access opens onto some of the Gorge's most dependable wind.
Accessible Trail
A paved 5.6-mile section of the Historic Highway State Trail starts right here.
Bring A Permit
Day-use parking permit is required for non-campers; buy a one-day pass on site.
Inhaven Insights
What's great
Gorge Windsurfing
Easy Columbia River access opens onto some of the Gorge's most dependable wind.
What's unique
Accessible Trail
A paved 5.6-mile section of the Historic Highway State Trail starts right here.
What's worth knowing
Bring A Permit
Day-use parking permit is required for non-campers; buy a one-day pass on site.
