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Old Highway 8

Easy · Fern

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon

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1.8 km1.1 mi

Distance

33 m108 ft

Elevation gain

25m

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Route

Route type

What to expect on this trail

  • Paved
  • Moderate climbs
  • Hiking
  • Running
  • Biking
How these were worked out
Pavedrecorded
OpenStreetMap records the surface of this trail as "asphalt". Source: OpenStreetMap, high confidence.
Moderate climbsestimated
Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 13.0% grade, which is steady work rather than scrambling. Source: DEM terrain profile, low confidence.

Biking is listed because the access rules record an explicit permission — see the bike section below for its authority. It is never inferred from the terrain.

Fern's Friendly Walk A gentle wander — great for kids, dogs, and wildflower stops.

About this trail

Old Highway 8 is a 1.8 km trail in Oregon. Route imported from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); community descriptions, photos, and condition reports welcome.

Play the route

Fly the trail end to end, with the climb as it comes.

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Elevation profile

Terrain sampled every 35 m from public elevation data.

Descent
32 m
High point
62 m
90th percentile grade
13.0%
62 m45 m28 m0 m899 m1.8 km

Bike access & suitability

Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.

Bikes allowed

Legal access

allowed

Every imported segment carries an explicit bicycle permission.

Estimated MTB suitability

Moderate

53% confidence - score 29/100

  • - Terrain: 13.0% 90th-percentile grade and 18 m climbing per km.
  • - Surface: asphalt.

Source: Explicit OpenStreetMap access tags - OpenStreetMap contributors - checked Aug 2, 2026 - rules v2

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Trails nearby

Other routes within about 15 km.

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Frequently asked

How long is Old Highway 8?

Old Highway 8 is 1.8 km (1.1 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 25m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is Old Highway 8?

OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 33 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 13%.

Where is Old Highway 8?

Old Highway 8 is in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.

Is there parking at Old Highway 8?

3 mapped parking areas sit within 1.5 km of the route. Parking comes from OpenStreetMap, so check the signage when you arrive.

Can you bike Old Highway 8?

Bicycles are permitted, according to OpenStreetMap contributors. Legal access and how rideable the surface actually is are tracked separately on this page.

Trail data last updated August 2, 2026 · terrain computed July 30, 2026