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The approach to Mount Hood in winter.

Mount Hood

Located 90 minutes from Portland, Oregon's tallest peak offers four seasons of fun.

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The approach to Mount Hood in winter.

Mount Hood offers scenic recreation ranging from camping, hiking and fishing to nearly year-round skiing. Whether you’re exploring the mountain’s miles of trails, hitting the slopes or cozying up to a fireplace, Mount Hood offers seemingly endless opportunity for adventure. Read on for our guide to things to do and ways to experience Mount Hood.

Mt. Hood Territory Visitors Guide

Prepare for your trip to Mt. Hood Territory with this guide to the area's sightseeing, parks, events, historical attractions, lodging and more.

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Know Before You Go

Before starting your trip to Mount Hood, check the National Weather Service’s website for up-to-date information on current snow conditions and weather advisories that may be in effect. For current travel advisories and road conditions on the route to Mount Hood, visit Oregon Department of Transportation’s Trip Check website.

Weather on Mount Hood

Mount Hood receives an average of 55 inches (138 cm) of snowfall each year, and experiences high temperatures of about 80º Fahrenheit (27º Celsius) in the summer and lows around 30º Fahrenheit (-1º Celsius) in the winter.

24 Hours on Mount Hood

Plan a perfect getaway to Mount Hood, including skiing and snowboarding, with this itinerary.

Hit the slopes

Eat and Play

Kick up your feet and grab some grub after a day of frolicking in the snow.

The approach to Mount Hood in winter.

Winter Sports on Mount Hood

Just a 90-minute drive from downtown, Mount Hood sits right in the city’s backyard and makes for a heck of a winter playground.

The best way to keep warm while snowshoeing on Mount Hood involves roasting marshmallows.

Snowshoeing on Mount Hood

Snowshoeing is a peaceful way to enjoy Mount Hood with friends and minimal gear and expense.

Enjoy a cozy lunch at Skibowl’s Mid-Mountain Warming Hut.

Where to Eat on Mount Hood

Don’t hit the slopes on an empty stomach! This guide dishes on where to fuel up for the day, lunch mid-mountain and relax with pizza and pints après-ski.

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Dining on Mount Hood

  • Huckleberry Inn

    Family-run since 1966, the iconic Huckleberry Inn serves up classic diner fare in its downstairs cafe (open 24 hours) and steakhouse. The inn also features 16 cozy guestrooms and dorm-style accommodations for groups.

  • Timberline Lodge

    Located 60 miles east of Portland on Mount Hood, Timberline Lodge is a National Historic Landmark. This ski resort boasts 70 luxuriously rustic rooms and has the longest ski season in North America.

  • High Mountain Cafe

    This Government Camp spot is located near Mt. Hood's busiest ski resorts and offers classic breakfast and lunch options, like biscuits and gravy. Don't miss their $5.95 Bloody Mary bar!

  • Ratskeller Alpine Bar & Pizzeria

    Warm up with a bowl of chili, a classic pepperoni or a truly over-the-top pizza, like the buffalo ranch topped with chicken strips, and wash it all down with a PNW microbrew.

  • Mt. Hood Meadows

    Located 90 miles east of Portland, Mount Hood's largest ski and snowboard resort also offers snowshoeing, hiking and a range of restaurants and bars. Accommodations are available at the nearby Cooper Spur Mountain Resort.

A snow-capped mountain is reflected in a lake with autumn foliage in the foreground
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Mount Hood Tours from Portland

Explore Oregon’s highest peak, located 90 minutes from Portland, with Mount Hood tours from these local operators.

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Places to Stay on Mount Hood

For an epic Hood experience, you don’t need crampons and ice axes — or to even leave your room. Here’s a look at some of the mountain’s unique lodging options.

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