United States, Oregon
America's first scenic highway, hand built curves past Multnomah Falls and gorge viewpoints.
Length
121 km
In miles
75.2 mi
Driving time
3 hr 2 min
Atlas rating
8.9 / 10
The run
Troutdale to Hood River, following the US 30. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Waterfall corridor gets very busy in summer
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
Scored and written by the Drivers Atlas editorial desk, drawing on driven routes across the UK and Europe, mapping data and member road reports. Every road in the library carries a driving and scenery score set by the same method. How we score roads.
Last reviewed 28 May 2026
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