Get ready to kick up some mud. The brisk air and ever-present drizzle of Cascade Locks makes the relatively new easyCLIMB Trail a little wet and sticky in the cooler months — just the way loads of bikers like it. The Columbia River Gorge ranks high in the minds of pro riders due to its expansive network of trails. But as its name implies, easyCLIMB targets new and moderately experienced riders. Built by the Northwest Trail Alliance on a mossy, forested headland, the relatively easy 2-mile loop trail also welcomes hikers to take in the serene views here of the mighty Columbia River.
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