Tours begin promptly each hour, beginning at 9 a.m., with the last tour leaving at 3 p.m.

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.   If you are not at the booth 15 minutes before the hour of your assigned tour your place on the tour will have to be forfeited if others are present and ready to go.  We will have a waiting list in case of no-shows.

Sign up for a free tour, guided by WLPC and PGE managers, during which you will see an operating paper machine, see historic turbines in action and get a glimpse of Willamette Falls from the mill's private island. Photo opportunities will be structured and limited to exterior shots of Willamette Falls.

Tour rules permit no one between 12 and 16 without a responsible adult; no open-toed shoes, sandals or flip-flops. Backpacks should be left at the booth in the park. This tour requires the ability to walk quickly and cover approximately 2 miles, with hard, uneven surfaces and stairs. There is no bathroom access during the tour. Hearing and eye protection will be provided and must be worn.

The tours are one of the most popular attractions at Lock Fest, and they fill up rapidly. Each group is limited to 12 visitors, for safety's sake.  We apologize in advance to those who may be disappointed if all tours are full at the time you inquire.

Tours sponsored by:

West Linn Paper Company and Portland General Electric Company