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White Salmon, Washington

Things to do in White Salmon

A small Washington-side town on the bluff above the river, just across the Hood River bridge, with a tight-knit music and brewery scene.

about 1 hour 10 minutes from Portland via I-84 and the Hood River bridgeWashington side of the Columbia

Events in White Salmon2 listed

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Getting to White Salmon

White Salmon is about 1 hour 10 minutes from Portland via I-84 and the Hood River bridge, roughly 66 miles from downtown. It pairs well with Hood River and Bingen for a full day in the Gorge.

Coming from Portland for the first time? Read the Gorge day-trip guide for drive times, how the two sides of the river connect, and what to expect.