Positioned right on the banks of the Columbia River halfway between Portland and Mount Hood National Forest, Troutdale is the perfect location for folks who desire easy access to the best of everything that Oregon has to offer. The community itself is fairly small, featuring a quaint and attractive downtown district along the Columbia River Highway. The drive into Portland is only about thirty minutes on Interstate 84, making it easy to get into the city for work or leisure. The river is great for boating and world-class fishing, and the trails around Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge offer folks up-close-and-personal access to the states phenomenal natural beauty. Cherry Ridge is within 6 minutes or 2.1 miles from Mount Hood Community College.