Hi all -
We've finally pinned down the date and the details for our drive from Portland to the Falls.
Please PM me with your rsvp.
I hope to see everybody there!
What: Spring Run from Portland to Multnomah Falls
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2009
Time: 10:30 - 2:00 or later *
Where: Meet and greet at smart Center Portland.
Details: After coffee and greetings at scpdx, we’ll drive to Multnomah Falls via The Historic Columbia River Highway.
Plan on rendezvous in the parking lot of Multnomah Falls at 12:30.
This will give us plenty of time to enjoy the sights along the way. We’ll have plenty of opportunities to have our pictures taken in one of the most scenic spots in the Pacific Northwest. Return to the city or….*After visiting the falls, enjoy lunch or a brewery tour or just exploring the gorge. (Ideas below)
Smart Center Portland
9215 SW Canyon Rd
Portland, OR 97225
Start address: 9215 SW Canyon Rd Portland, OR 97225
End address: Multnomah Falls Oregon
Start at: 9215 SW Canyon Rd Portland, OR 97225
1. Head northeast on SW Canyon Rd/OR-8 toward SW 91st Ave - 1.6 mi
2. Take the ramp to US-26 E - 338 ft
3. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Portland/US-26 E and merge onto US-26 E - 2.9 mi
4. Take the exit toward The Dalles/Salem - 0.3 mi
5. Merge onto I-405 S - 0.6 mi
6. Take the exit onto I-5 N toward The Dalles/I-84 E - 0.9 mi
7. Take exit 300 to merge onto I-84 E/US-30 E - 16.1 mi
8. Take exit 18 toward NE Jordan Rd - 0.2 mi
9. Turn left at NE Jordan Rd - 0.5 mi
10. Turn left at Crown Point Hwy/E Historic Columbia River Hwy - 17.7 mi
Arrive at: Multnomah Falls Oregon
Web Resources
Smart Center Portland
smart center Portland - smart fortwo - Official smart center website – new smart car – pre-owned smart car – smart car finance – smart car service
Historic Columbia River Highway (maps and historical information, photos)
Historic Columbia River Highway
Multnomah Falls (Official site)
Multnomah Falls & Historic Columbia River Highway
* After the falls we’re on our own, Here are some ideas for lunch.
McMenamin’s Edgfield, Troutdale
Edgefield Homepage brought to you by McMenamins
Multnomah Falls Lodge Restaurant
Multnomah Falls Lodge
Crazy Pepper Cantina, Hood River (Mexican)
The Crazy Pepper Cantina and Mexican Restaurant
Elliot Glacier Pub, Parkdale (Pub food, beer)
Elliot Glacier Public House
Full Sail Pub, Hood River
http://www.fullsailbrewing.com/FullMenuFoodFrnt.pdf.
Full Sail Brewing Tours
Full Sail Brewing Company | Events | Handcrafted Ales and Lagers in Hood River, OR
More Hood River links
Welcome to Hood River, Oregon
We've finally pinned down the date and the details for our drive from Portland to the Falls.
Please PM me with your rsvp.
I hope to see everybody there!
Portland Area Smarts Spring Gathering
What: Spring Run from Portland to Multnomah Falls
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2009
Time: 10:30 - 2:00 or later *
Where: Meet and greet at smart Center Portland.
Details: After coffee and greetings at scpdx, we’ll drive to Multnomah Falls via The Historic Columbia River Highway.
Plan on rendezvous in the parking lot of Multnomah Falls at 12:30.
This will give us plenty of time to enjoy the sights along the way. We’ll have plenty of opportunities to have our pictures taken in one of the most scenic spots in the Pacific Northwest. Return to the city or….*After visiting the falls, enjoy lunch or a brewery tour or just exploring the gorge. (Ideas below)

Driving Directions from Smart Center Portland to Multnomah Falls.
Smart Center Portland
9215 SW Canyon Rd
Portland, OR 97225
Start address: 9215 SW Canyon Rd Portland, OR 97225
End address: Multnomah Falls Oregon
Start at: 9215 SW Canyon Rd Portland, OR 97225
1. Head northeast on SW Canyon Rd/OR-8 toward SW 91st Ave - 1.6 mi
2. Take the ramp to US-26 E - 338 ft
3. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Portland/US-26 E and merge onto US-26 E - 2.9 mi
4. Take the exit toward The Dalles/Salem - 0.3 mi
5. Merge onto I-405 S - 0.6 mi
6. Take the exit onto I-5 N toward The Dalles/I-84 E - 0.9 mi
7. Take exit 300 to merge onto I-84 E/US-30 E - 16.1 mi
8. Take exit 18 toward NE Jordan Rd - 0.2 mi
9. Turn left at NE Jordan Rd - 0.5 mi
10. Turn left at Crown Point Hwy/E Historic Columbia River Hwy - 17.7 mi
Arrive at: Multnomah Falls Oregon
Web Resources
Smart Center Portland
smart center Portland - smart fortwo - Official smart center website – new smart car – pre-owned smart car – smart car finance – smart car service
Historic Columbia River Highway (maps and historical information, photos)
Historic Columbia River Highway
Multnomah Falls (Official site)
Multnomah Falls & Historic Columbia River Highway
* After the falls we’re on our own, Here are some ideas for lunch.
McMenamin’s Edgfield, Troutdale
Edgefield Homepage brought to you by McMenamins
Multnomah Falls Lodge Restaurant
Multnomah Falls Lodge
Crazy Pepper Cantina, Hood River (Mexican)
The Crazy Pepper Cantina and Mexican Restaurant
Elliot Glacier Pub, Parkdale (Pub food, beer)
Elliot Glacier Public House
Full Sail Pub, Hood River
http://www.fullsailbrewing.com/FullMenuFoodFrnt.pdf.
Full Sail Brewing Tours
Full Sail Brewing Company | Events | Handcrafted Ales and Lagers in Hood River, OR
More Hood River links
Welcome to Hood River, Oregon