Mount Hood, the mountain for which this forest was named, is a volcanic peak that has been dormant since the early 1900s. It was the last obstacle faced by the pioneers of the Oregon Trail. It's the highest point in Oregon, rising to 11,239 feet, and it is snow-covered year-round. About an hour�s drive from metropolitan Portland, the city's skyline is dominated by Mount Hood's lofty presence. Read More »
Mount Hood National Forest Highlights
- Mount Hood’s peak climbing season is the spring. Summer and fall are dangerous times, and winter climbing is technically difficult due to unconsolidated snow and storms.
- Mount Hood is home to four ski areas, including historic Timberline Lodge. This classic mountain lodge offers North America’s longest ski season. The Mt. Hood Ski Bowl offers the country’s largest night skiing area.
- Mazamas, founded in 1894 on the summit of Mount Hood, is a nonprofit mountaineering education organization located in Portland, Oregon. Mazamas offers more than 700 hikes and 350 climbs annually.
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Parks Near Mount Hood National Forest
- Badger Creek Wilderness Area, OR (6.5 mi.)
- Mount Hood Wilderness Area, OR (9.3 mi.)
- Salmon Huckleberry Wilderness Area, OR (11 mi.)
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