Location, Beach, & Directions - Stevenson & Hood River 

Stevenson

From ikitesurf, the leader of wind and weather forecasting: "Stevenson is without a doubt the overall windiest spot in the Gorge as it receives both moderate westerlies and strong easterlies year round. "

The Directions

We are located on the Stevenson, Washington,  waterfront, just east of the East Point Launch parking lot. Check out the map or directions:

- From Portland or Hood River, take I-84 to Cascade Locks/Stevenson, take exit 44
- Follow signs to Bridge of the Gods (a left from Hood River, a right from Portland) Bridge has $1.00 toll.
- On the other side of the bridge, go right at Hwy 14
- Follow for approx. 2.5 miles. Immediately after crossing Rock Creek waterway, take the first right in Stevenson (1st street)
- Right on Russell Ave.
- Left on Cascade Ave.
- Follow Cascade all the way to the boat launch and park in front of the picnic tables.

Hood River

Directions to Cascade Kiteboarding's Hood River Locations:

Hood River Marina
- Take I-84 to Hood River, then take exit 63.
- Left at stop sign. (Right if coming from the east)
- Left at 4-way stop.
- Stay to the left and drive around field, past museum and parking lot on your left. Road will then wrap to the right with school huts on your left. Either park in gravel spots on the right or keep driving another 100 yards up to the beachfront spots.

Hood River Sandbar Spit:
- Take I-84 to Hood River, take exit 63
- Left at the light (or right if coming from the east)
- Right at stop sign
- Right at next stop sign (Frontage Rd)
- Take first right at the driveway before gas station. This wraps around the gas station building and continues straight. Take this road all the way to the end of the spit (it will turn to gravel) and park.

Hood River Event Site:
- Take I-84 to Hood River, take exit 63
- Left at the light (or right if coming from the east)
- Right at stop sign
- Left at next stop sign
- Event Site is straight ahead. There is a $5 fee to park or park on the street for free.