Oregon place note · History and culture
At Cascade Locks, the Bridge of the Gods carries a trail across the Columbia
The Bridge of the Gods links Oregon and Washington at Cascade Locks, while giving the Pacific Crest Trail its crossing over the Columbia River.
The central place or history detail is durable. Access, hours, and local conditions may still change. Last reviewed against the listed sources August 12, 2026.
Cascade Locks sits in Hood River County beside one of the county profile’s named landmarks. The Bridge of the Gods spans the Columbia River between Interstate 84 in Oregon and State Route 14 in Washington. The Port of Cascade Locks owns and operates it from the Oregon side.
The bridge also completes a very different line on the map. Pacific Crest Trail hikers use it to cross between Oregon and Washington. That makes the river crossing part of Cascade Locks’ everyday identity, not just a view from shore.
The National Park Service describes the structure as a 1,858-foot cantilever bridge. Its cantilever form, interstate link, and foot-trail role meet in one place above the Columbia.
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Use the Port of Cascade Locks for the bridge's operating identity and the National Park Service for its durable structural profile.
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