2 Hikers Rescued From Columbia River Gorge After 'Lengthy Effort'

2 hikers rescued from Columbia River Gorge after 'lengthy effort'

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Two missing hikers were rescued from the Columbia River Gorge on Tuesday by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue team following a "lengthy effort." The hikers started from the Horsetail Falls parking lot at noon. However, just before 8 p.m., one of the hikers called 911 and reported being [...]

Gorge hikers rescued after embarking on 'Treacherous' closed trail

The hikers said social media posts suggested the Rock of Ages Trail was safe, despite the trail being closed due to dangerous conditions.

Search crews face wind, rain to find hikers lost in Columbia Gorge during overnight rescue

Search and rescue crews helped find two missing hikers in the Columbia River Gorge overnight Tuesday, facing heavy rain and wind gusts throughout the search.The

MCSO Search and Rescue Team Safely Locates Missing Hikers in Columbia River Gorge

MCSO Search and Rescue Team Safely Locates Missing Hikers in Columbia River Gorge The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (MCSOSAR) team successfully rescued two missing hikers in the Columbia River Gorge overnight following a lengthy effort through heavy rain and high winds. brent.weisberg Wed, 03/11/2026