Why it belongs here
The Cascades Rapids (sometimes called Cascade Falls or Cascades of the Columbia) were an area of rapids along North America's Columbia River, between the U.S. states of Washington and Oregon.
Source-backed
Loading category page
Travelpedia
4.93 source signalsSource checkedVerify access
Cascades Rapids
Cascade Locks, United StatesWaterfallAmericasUnited States
Overview
The Cascades Rapids (sometimes called Cascade Falls or Cascades of the Columbia) were an area of rapids along North America's Columbia River, between the U.S. states of Washington and Oregon.
Through a stretch approximately 150 yards (140 m) wide, the river dropped about 40 feet (12 m) in 2 miles (3.2 km). These rapids or cascades, along with the many cascades along the Columbia River Gorge in this area of Oregon and Washington, gave rise to the name for the surrounding mountains: the Cascade Range.
Discovery Notes
Before you go
Check current access, opening rules, and local transport before adding this stop to an itinerary.
Verify locally
Photo Gallery
Source Notes
Travelpedia hidden-gem signal
5Cascades Rapids is mapped from 3 source signal(s) and destination coordinates.