Oregon · Hiking

Herman Bridge

2.4 mi
round trip
1,005 ft
climb
975 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 11 h ago

Is Herman Bridge open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

As of · Source: USFS · Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Herman Bridge is a 2.4-mile out-and-back hike in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 525 feet to 975 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,005 feet for the round trip. That makes it a moderate climb, and the route is roughly 1.5 hours long. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Cascade Locks show July highs around 80°F with lows near 56°F, while winter highs there sit in the low 40s. That station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the higher ground run cooler. Herman Creek and Herman Creek Trail #406 both start about 0.3 miles away. The Portland & The Gorge climbing area is about 2.2 miles off, and Wyeth Campground is about 3.5 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Herman Bridge

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      42° / 33°

    2. Feb

      48° / 34°

    3. Mar

      54° / 36°

    4. Apr

      61° / 41°

    5. May

      68° / 47°

    6. Jun

      73° / 52°

    7. Jul

      80° / 56°

    8. Aug

      82° / 57°

    9. Sep

      76° / 51°

    10. Oct

      63° / 45°

    11. Nov

      50° / 39°

    12. Dec

      43° / 33°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cascade Locks, OR, 1.5 mi away at 142 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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