Viento State Park to Lindsey Creek

This is an about 5-mile out-and-back on the paved Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, from Viento's west day-use lot to the Lindsey Creek bridge and back. The mapped corridor is about 2.5 miles each way; allow about 2.5 hours, including falls stops. It climbs gently through fir forest; moss can carpet sections of pavement, and gaps open across the Columbia toward Washington. Some stretches run near I-84.

At Starvation Creek, take a short side path to the 227-foot falls and interpretive panels. Cabin Creek Falls drops in two tiers beside the main route. Hole-in-the-Wall is engineered: a tunnel cut through the cliff diverts Warren Creek after flooding damaged the old highway. Farther west, only the lower part of Lancaster Falls is visible from the path. Turn around at the Lindsey Creek bridge; the State Trail continues west beyond it toward Wyeth. A shorter visit can start at Starvation Creek State Park and use its separate falls path.

Start at the signed entrance at the west end of Viento's south day-use lot, below I-84. Oregon State Parks says no day-use permit is required at this specific trailhead lot; other Viento parking areas have separate rules. Dogs are allowed on a leash no longer than six feet, and cyclists share the paved route. Restrooms are at Starvation Creek and in the Viento campground; food means a separate stop in Hood River.