Hood River County
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Lost Lake Butte Trail
Cascade Locks, Oregon
3.5
3.51 mi
/ 1302 ft gain
This is a great hike for those who are visiting Lost Lake. There's a steady 1200ft elevation climb all the way to the summit, so the hike will give you a good workout, but is worth it in the end.
To begin this hike, make your way to the Lost Lake Campground Amphitheater Stage (off of NF Dev RD 1340) where you will find the Lake Shore Express Trail (#658). As you make your way up the trail, y...
Camp at Lost Lake
Cascade Locks, Oregon
4.7
When the temperature starts to creep up in the summer, Lost Lake is the perfect escape. The campground provides you with everything you could want – miles of scenic hiking, a multitude of water activities, and even a general store for anything you might have forgotten at home.The lakeside tent campsites are first-come, first-served, and can be hard to score during peak summer weekend…but the vi...
Lost Lake Loop (Lakeshore Trail)
Cascade Locks, Oregon
3.15 mi
/ 276 ft gain
Lost Lake Loop (Lakeshore Trail) is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Hood River, Oregon.
Buck Peak via Lakeshore and Huckleberry Mountain Trail
Cascade Locks, Oregon
14.3 mi
/ 2375 ft gain
Buck Peak via Lakeshore and Huckleberry Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Hood River, Oregon.
Mazama Trail
Hood River County, Oregon
7.81 mi
/ 2467 ft gain
Mazama Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Hood River, Oregon.
McGee Creek Trail #627 to Barrett Spur
Mount Hood, Oregon
15.38 mi
/ 4688 ft gain
McGee Creek Trail #627 to Barrett Spur is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Hood River, Oregon.
Barrett Spur via Vista Ridge and Wy'east Basin Trail
Hood River County, Oregon
9.55 mi
/ 3369 ft gain
Barrett Spur via Vista Ridge and Wy'east Basin Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Rhododendron, Oregon.
Vista Ridge Trail to Cairn Basin
Hood River County, Oregon
7.74 mi
/ 1798 ft gain
Vista Ridge Trail to Cairn Basin is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Hood River, Oregon.
McNeil Point via Top Spur Trailhead
Mount Hood, Oregon
4.9
7.17 mi
/ 2428 ft gain
The hike to McNeil Point begins at Top Spur Trailhead, in the Mt. Hood National Wilderness. Follow signs for McNeil Point along the Pacific Crest and Timberline Trails heading north.
Though there are numerous camping opportunities along the way (most of the route follows the PCT), an old stone shelter greets backpackers at the Point itself, with stunning views of the sun setting over the Coast...
Places to stay
Lakeshore Trail #656
Lost Lake Resort And Campground
Overview
Lost Lake Campground is couched between beautiful Lost Lake and Mount Hood. From Lost Lake Butte, the valley view is breathtaki...
Rhododendron, Oregon
Lost Creek
Overview
Lost Creek Campground is a fully accessible campground allowing anyone access to campsites, fishing and a paved nature trail tha...
Rhododendron, Oregon
Riley Horse Campground
Overview
Riley Campground is an equestrian facility located northwest of Oregon's majestic Mt. Hood. Horse corrals are tucked into the fo...
Mount Hood, Oregon
Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground
Overview
Kinnikinnick Campground is a hidden gem, situated north of Mt. Hood, just outside of Parkdale, Oregon. Sitting on Laurence Lake,...
Mount Hood, Oregon
Tilly Jane Guard Station
Overview
Tilly Jane Guard Station is an ideal getaway for individuals and families who enjoy the great outdoors in the beautiful Pacific ...
Mount Hood Village, Oregon
Wildwood Recreation Site
Overview
Wildwood Recreation Site is located along the Mount Hood Scenic Byway near the town of Welches, Oregon. Mount Hood, Oregon's tal...
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