Trip To Mt. Hood, Oregon

Oregon is a paradise for outdoor adventure. There are so many beautiful places with various activities that can be done, such as hiking, skiing, campsites, and other activities.

Mount Hood is the highest point in the America state of Oregon. It’s a popular place for Portlanders to go for a day or weekend, it is only about an hour and a half drive to Mount Hood from downtown Portland, on the border between Clackamas and Hood River counties.

The mountain is approximately 70 miles away and there are two ways to go there: through Columbia River Gorge I-84 or Highway 26.

Things to do in Mount Hood Oregon

1. Mount Hood Scenic Loop

The Mount Hood scenic loop brings you in touch with pretty rivers and mountains.

At Hood River, this riverside drive takes a southerly turn on SR 35. The road heads toward the mountain, leading past agricultural land and the Hood River Valley to connect with US Highway 26

2. Mount Hood Skibowl Adventure Park

Mount Hood Skibowl Adventure Park is the perfect place to spend the day playing for adults and kids. With climbing walls, mini-golf, sky chair riders, and more, it’s got something for everyone.

link: www.skibowl.com

3. Mount Hood Meadows Ski Resort

Mount Hood Meadows is the largest ski resort in the Mount Hood area. The resort enjoys a diverse range of terrain, high-speed lifts, and a beautiful footprint. It has the best lift infrastructure, the most terrain variety, and the most established facilities and services. Mount Hood Meadows doesn’t have on-mountain lodging and so rather than being a destination resort, it’s mostly a commuter resort.

4. Tamanawas Falls Trail.

Tamanawas Falls near Mount Hood is another stunning cascade that’s worth a visit. This trail is found on the east slope of Mount Hood and follows Cold Spring Creek. It is an ideal destination to cool off on a hot summer afternoon. The falls are approximately 100 feet high and 40 feet wide. The trail follows Cold Spring Creek and is shaded by large Douglas fir, cedar, and a variety of trees and shrubs.

5. Hike in Ramona falls

The Ramona Falls hike is one of the favorites among Portland hikers. It starts just past the information board and you will follow the Sandy River before you get to a junction with the Sandy River Trail. There is a seasonal bridge over the Sandy River, which makes this full hike pretty much only possible from May until October. Enjoy the gorgeous falls while you take a break and take the trail back the way you came.

6. Timberline lodge

Timberline Lodge is a ski lodge located within Mount Hood National Forest about one and one-half hours east of Portland. It offers the longest ski season in North America. The winter season typically begins early to mid-November and continues through Memorial Day. It is open all year for skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and sightseeing, with the state’s most scenic skiing.

7. Mount Hood Cultural Center & Museum

The museum showcases the regional history of Mount Hood including natural history, early exploration, settlement history, winter sports, mountain climbing, and Mount. Hood National Forest through the arts, educational enrichment, and oral histories. You can find museum bookstores, art galleries, visitor information services, and they also have internet access on the site.