Bridge of the Gods, Pacific Crest Trail · 미국 오리건·워싱턴주 경계 (컬럼비아강 협곡)
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Overview
Bridge of the Gods, where the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) crosses the Columbia River, is the iconic passage point dividing the Oregon and Washington sections of the 4,265 km (2,650-mile) trail. The location is best known as the closing scene of Cheryl Strayed's memoir 'Wild' and its film adaptation, and every summer northbound thru-hikers who started at the Mexican border cross this bridge to finish their Oregon section. The bridge itself is a steel truss structure open to both vehicles and pedestrians, with the toll waived for PCT hikers.
A landmark passage point reached roughly 2,144 miles into the PCT from the Mexican border (mile 0)
The real-life setting of the closing scene in the memoir and film 'Wild'
The PCT continues north toward Stevenson, Washington, with sweeping views of the Columbia River Gorge nearby
The town of Cascade Locks has well-developed resupply and lodging infrastructure for thru-hikers, including hiker boxes and hostels
Good to know
SafetyThe bridge is a narrow truss structure shared with vehicle traffic, and its pedestrian walkway is tight, so caution is needed in strong winds.
SeasonPCT thru-hikers typically pass this point in August–September, and wildfire-related reroutes on the Oregon section are common during this window.
RulesPedestrians normally pay a toll, but hikers carrying a valid PCT long-distance permit cross for free, so the permit must be carried at all times.
·Cascade Locks is one of the few resupply hubs on the PCT linking Washington and Oregon, so many hikers arrange mail drops here.
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