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Clackamas River Highway, Clackamas River, Oregon
Photo: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region · Public domain

Drives Oregon Portland and the Willamette Valley

Clackamas River Highway

OR 224 · Estacada → Ripplebrook

Sweeping24 mi35 min2,900 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,500 ftOne way
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The drive

Oregon 224 runs from Estacada up the Clackamas River canyon to Ripplebrook, a two-lane that follows the river under basalt cliffs. It is a Portland-area drive that climbs gradually into Mt. Hood National Forest, and much of the forest along the upper part is recovering from the 2020 Riverside Fire.

The drive ends at Ripplebrook, where OR 224 becomes Forest Road 46. There are no services past Estacada, so fuel up first.

Along the way

  1. Estacada
  2. Ripplebrook
Elevation
2,900 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,500 ft
EstacadaRipplebrook
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
EstacadaRipplebrook
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • The upper canyon burned in the 2020 Riverside Fire; check conditions before you go.
  • There are no services past Estacada.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check ODOT TripCheck.

Questions about this drive

How long does the Clackamas River Highway take?

Highway 224 from Estacada to Ripplebrook is 24 miles and takes about 35 minutes.

Is Highway 224 open to Ripplebrook?

Usually, but it has closed for firefighting work before. Check TripCheck for current conditions, since roads beyond Ripplebrook such as Forest Road 46 can stay closed.

Are there gas stations on the Clackamas River Highway?

No services are available past Estacada, so fill up there.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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Map of Clackamas River Highway, from Estacada to Ripplebrook