Mosier, Oregon – Memaloose Lookout loop from Mosier

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United States

Oregon

Wasco County

Mosier, Oregon – Memaloose Lookout loop from Mosier

Hard

4.9

(8006)

10,590

riders

Mosier, Oregon – Memaloose Lookout loop from Mosier

03:31

53.7km

750m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.45 km

Mosier, Oregon

Highlight • Settlement

Mosier is named after Jonah H. Mosier, who settled the area around 1821. Today, it is best known for apple, cherry, and prune production, and the town is only about 400 acres in size.

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1.92 km

Mosier, Oregon

Highlight • Settlement

Mosier is a charming small town along the beautiful Columbia River, surrounded by stunning basalt cliffs. There are lovely restaurants, a cozy coffee shop and a small local market.

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6.44 km

About 50 feet off the highway, the pavement takes riders to an overlook of the Memaloose Hills, called the Memaloose Lookout. Memaloose Overlook has a viewpoint of Memaloose Island and is a great photo opportunity, especially on a clear day.

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33.7 km

Tooley Lake viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Look northward toward the Colombia River Gorge to see a separate lake called Tooley Lake sandwiched between the highway and the Colombia River. Tule Lake is fed by the Lost …

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41.9 km

Rowena Crest

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Rowena Crest is an impressive viewpoint for cyclists and drivers and has a trailhead. On the Historic Columbia River Highway, you can look down on Mayer State Park and …

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53.7 km

End point

Parking

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