Chanticleer Point

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Geographical landmark and first notable overlook encountered traveling east on the Historic Columbia River Highway from which to take photos of the gorge featuring Crown Point prominently

General Information

Hours:
Open daily from sunrise to sunset
Fees:
Free admission
Pet Policy:
Pets are allowed in outdoor areas and trails
Closest cities with hotels:
Troutdale (20 mi)
Seasons:
Spring through fall for scenic overlooks and photography, though open year-round
Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qW5m8P4vH2k6rF3u7Vista House, Corbett, OR 97019
Website:
https://vistahouse.com/

From Troutdale (20 mi): Take I-84 east through the Columbia River Gorge and follow the Historic Columbia River Highway to reach the scenic overlook and Vista House at Chanticleer Point.

Overview

Chanticleer Point is a geographical landmark on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge. It is the first notable overlook encountered traveling east on the Historic Columbia River Highway. It is a typical location from which to take photos of the gorge featuring Crown Point prominently. It overlooks Rooster Rock State Park.

The overlook is part of the Oregon state park system and its official name is the Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint. A plaque placed at the site describes the Forum's support of this landmark.

This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles "Chanticleer Point", which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0

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