The Mt. Hood National Forest encompasses 1.1 million acres, about one-third of it designated wilderness. The Forest offers year-round recreation opportunities and its watersheds provide drinking water to 1 million people in the greater Portland area. Explore. Plan your next visit!

The Mount Hood National Forest is a U.S. National Forest in the U.S. state of Oregon, located 62 miles (100 km) east of the city of Portland and the northern Willamette River valley.

Dec 26, 2023 · The Mount Hood Scenic Loop is a pretty river-and-mountains drive that takes in Portland, Hood River, and Mount Hood National Forest. The first stretch connects the state's largest city, Portland, with quiet villages and waterfalls along the Columbia River Gorge.

Want to find the best trails in Mount Hood National Forest for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 402 great trails for hiking, backpacking, and camping and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

Mt. Hood National Forest Headquarters (503) 668-1700 16400 Champion Way Sandy, OR 97055. Hood River Ranger District (541) 352-6002 6780 Highway 35 Parkdale, OR 97041. Zigzag Ranger District (503) 622-3191 70220 E Highway 26 Zigzag, OR 97049. Connect with us: Contact Us. Recreation.gov; askUSDA;

Hood River Ranger District spans the North, East, and part of the South side of Mt Hood. Map showing recreational areas. Map Information.

Mt. Hood National Forest extends south from the Columbia River Gorge across more than sixty miles of forested mountains, lakes and streams to Olallie Scenic Area, a high lake basin under the slopes of Mt. Jefferson.

Explore the most popular forest trails near Hood River with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

2 days ago · This route takes you along a series of trails and gravel roads to the summit of Hood River Mountain for some fantastic views before heading back down. You'll also travel through forest, and through a power line cut for a short distance at the end of the hike.

At well over 6,000 feet, Lookout Mountain is much higher than most of the smaller peaks that surround Mount Hood. The added elevation brings broad meadows, expansive views, alpine wildflowers and ancient whitebark pines to the scene.