Columbia Gorge Cross Channel Swim

For 80 years, swimmers have boarded the famous Sternwheeler paddleboat on the south shore of the Columbia River, at the dock in Cascade Locks, and are ferried to the Washington side of the river. When signaled, swimmers jump off the Sternwheeler into the Columbia and swim an approximately 1.1-mile stretch across to Cascade Locks. To help them find their way, a special swim lane lined with volunteers in sailboats, kayaks, and paddle boards are there to guide, encourage, and protect swimmers as they cross the channel.

Parking Pass: $5 and may be purchased when you register for the swimAges 10 & up may participate
Ages 10-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Check in: 6:00-7:15am | Boat begins loading at 7:30am | 8am start time.

Swim patches and parking passes are available to purchase