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    • Government Camp, Oregon

      Mirror Lake Trail

      4.5
      4.09 mi / 810 ft gain
      I was out doing the Ramona Falls hike, and I decided that I needed to find a lake that provided me with a great view of Mt Hood. My first stop was Trillium Lake, but with that being a “drive up” lake, there were tons of people. Tons of people only means one thing…turbulent waters! As I was dr...
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    • Government Camp, Oregon

      Snowshoe Tom, Dick, and Harry

      5.0
      8 mi / 1710 ft gain
      Your day of adventure will start at the Skibowl West parking lot. Unfortunately, due to snowplowing, the roadside parking to the Mirror Lake trailhead is covered in snow. If you are doing this hike in the summer, be sure to check out this adventure: Climb Tock, Dick, and Harry Mountain!After you ...
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    • Government Camp, Oregon

      Tom Dick and Harry Mountain

      5.0
      8.28 mi / 1726 ft gain
      Looking to score those iconic photos of Mt. Hood? Climb the well-graded trail to Tom Dick and Harry Mountain, one of the most accessible summit hikes to Portlanders, and see where they were all taken. Starting from the busy Mirror Lake Trailhead, climb roughly 900 feet and 1.5 miles to Mirror La...
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    • Government Camp, Oregon

      Camp at Trillium Lake

      4.5
      The reflection of Mt. Hood on the lake makes this trip definitely worth the visit.Try to arrive during the day so you can watch the sunset. For photographers, the south side of the lake is an amazing spot to take photos, especially on a windless day. For those looking to kayak or fish, there is a...
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    • Government Camp, Oregon

      Snowshoe or Cross-Country Ski to Trillium Lake

      5.0
      3.6 mi
      Starting at the parking lot for Trillium Lake located right off of Highway 26, go past the locked gate and begin walking downhill. After about a mile, you will see a fork in the road. Either way will eventually take you to the lake, but going left will be much quicker and take you to the best spo...
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    • Rhododendron, Oregon

      Little Zig Zag Falls

      5.0
      0.66 mi / 131 ft gain
      The hike along Little Zig Zag River is definitely one of Oregon's hidden gems. Although the waterfall isn't as highly rated in comparison to other impressive falls like Multnomah Falls, Abiqua Falls, or Bridal Viel Falls, it is still quite the sight to see, and most definitely worth the visit. T...
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    • Government Camp, Oregon

      Trillium Lake

      4.9
      1.89 mi / 108 ft gain
      Trillium Lake is a popular camp spot at the base of Mount Hood. It's known for it's scenery, abundant recreational activities, and is family friendly. Boating, swimming and fishing are quite popular on the 63 acre lake. There is a small boat ramp within the campground and a larger ramp available ...
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    • Government Camp, Oregon

      Climb the Mt. Hood Summit

      4.8
      7 mi / 5239 ft gain
      Starting at 6,000 ft of elevation at Timberline Lodge, start your climb up the south side of Mt. Hood. If you head out at noon, in 6 hours you can make it about an hour past the last ski lift, called Palmer, where you can set up camp for the night. You may need to dig out a flat spot for your ten...
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    • Government Camp, Oregon

      Hike Paradise Park

      5.0
      12 mi / 2300 ft gain
      The hike begins at Timberline Lodge, which sits on Mount Hood at 6,000 feet of elevation. Find the Timberline trail behind the lodge by following any of the maze of trails heading east and you will be on your way! After 1.2 miles, you reach Little Zigzag Canyon where you will descend approximatel...
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    • Government Camp, Oregon

      Climb to Mt. Hood's Illumination Rock

      5.0
      6 mi / 3600 ft gain
      The Pacific Northwest has an abundance of beautiful, technical and fun Alpine ascents.  For those looking to feel the rush of mountaineering but not wanting to push for a summit attempt, Illumination Rock on the southwest ridge of Mt Hood, offers a beautiful way to spend an afternoon or potential...
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    • Government Camp, Oregon

      Snowshoe to the top of Mount Hood's Palmer Ski Lift

      4 mi / 2560 ft gain
      Ending just a few thousand feet shy of the mountain top, Palmer Lift doesn't start operating until most ski resorts are nearing their close. This leaves most of the mountain nearly uninhabited and ideal for exploring with close up views of the complex summit above and well into Oregon down below....
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    • Government Camp, Oregon

      Photograph the Wildflowers at Timberline Lodge

      4.0
      From the mount hood scenic byway in Government Camp, Oregon turn on the road that heads up to the Timberline Lodge. Follow that road to the end and park in the lot all the way at the top. In the ski season you need a pass to park there, but if you go in June, July, Or August (aka when the wildflo...
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    • White River West Sno-Park, Oregon

      Snowshoe Pacific Crest Trail at White River West

      3.4 mi / 800 ft gain
      Park at White River West Sno-Park. Walk to the north end of the parking lot. Start a very brief way up the White River Trail. After 100-200 feet, step off the main trail, to your left, and head into the woods for some solitude. To get to the Pacific Crest Trail, look for the blue diamond trail ma...
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    • Mount Hood, Oregon

      Snowshoe Mt. Hood's White River

      5.0
      4 mi / 800 ft gain
      The White River West Sno-Park is a hub of winter activities at Mt. Hood. At 4200', this area is easily accessed directly off of Route 35. The large parking lot fills up quickly on snowy weekends so arrive early to get a spot and make sure that you have an Oregon Sno-Park Permit*.The White River r...
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    • Government Camp, Oregon

      Veda Lake Trail

      4.0
      2.5 mi / 748 ft gain
      This hike starts at the Fir Tree Trailhead and is an out and back 2.8 mile round trip. It's short, but there's 660 feet of elevation gain. To start, you climb steeply then it's an easy hike to a beautiful viewpoint overlooking the lake. The trail descends via switchbacks down to the lake for the ...
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    • Mount Hood, Oregon

      Snowshoe to Umbrella Falls

      0.5 mi / 100 ft gain
      Just 66 miles east of Portland, and 35 miles south of Hood River the infamous Mt Hood breaks through the clouds for all to see. The highest peak of Oregon is the ultimate explorer's paradise offering something for every season... and in this case we mean snow shoeing and hiking!!Our trek begins ...
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    Camping and Lodging in Government Camp

    Still Creek
    Government Camp, Oregon

    Still Creek

    Trillium
    Government Camp, Oregon

    Trillium

    Camp Creek
    Rhododendron, Oregon

    Camp Creek

    Frog Lake
    Government Camp, Oregon

    Frog Lake

    Lost Creek
    Rhododendron, Oregon

    Lost Creek

    Riley Horse Campground
    Rhododendron, Oregon

    Riley Horse Campground

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Government Camp

    Rafting the Lower Deschutes

    Rafting the Lower Deschutes

    Ben Kitching

    The 10 Best Campsites near Portland, OR

    The 10 Best Campsites near Portland, OR

    The Outbound Collective

    My Five Favorite Parks in Portland, OR

    My Five Favorite Parks in Portland, OR

    Adam Edwards

    10 Must-Do Winter Adventures near Portland, Oregon

    10 Must-Do Winter Adventures near Portland, Oregon

    The Outbound Collective

    The Best 7 Hikes Within 90 Minutes of Portland

    The Best 7 Hikes Within 90 Minutes of Portland

    Austin Jackson