Tygh Valley, Oregon
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Government Camp, Oregon
Trillium Lake
4.91.89 mi / 108 ft gainTrillium 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 ...Read more -
Mount Hood, Oregon
Kayak Laurance Lake
5.0This lake is found about 25 miles south of Hood River, Or. $5 for day use and now other passes are accepted, just keep that in mind. There are camping sites all over the lake as well, so if you are thinking of making a weekend out of it. It wasn't very crowded on a weekend during the summer so y...Read more -
Government Camp, Oregon
Snowshoe Tom, Dick, and Harry
5.08 mi / 1710 ft gainYour 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 ...Read more -
Government Camp, Oregon
Mirror Lake Trail
4.54.09 mi / 810 ft gainI 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...Read more -
Government Camp, Oregon
Tom Dick and Harry Mountain
5.08.28 mi / 1726 ft gainLooking 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...Read more -
Government Camp, Oregon
Veda Lake Trail
4.02.5 mi / 748 ft gainThis 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 ...Read more -
Rhododendron, Oregon
Little Zig Zag Falls
5.00.66 mi / 131 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Clackamas County, Oregon
Camp at Timothy Lake
4.5Timothy Lake is one very large, man-made lake in the heart of Mt. Hood National Forest, and can be considered one of the best summer camping spots in the area. With more than ten campgrounds to choose from, this area can accommodate almost every type of camping possible - everything from cabin re...Read more -
Clackamas County, Oregon
Bike the Timothy Lake Trail
4.515 miLocated about 2 hours outside of Portland, Timothy lake is a great home base to adventure from. It has many campgrounds, lots of lake access and great loop around the lake that is open to both hiking and Mt biking. While the hiking loop is 13 miles, the Mt. bike loop is 15 since you need to make ...Read more -
Mount Hood, Oregon
Explore Lavender Valley
4.0Lavender Valley is a beautiful 6 acre hidden gem just 30 minutes south of Hood River, Oregon. Drive south on Hwy 35 for 12.6 miles to Woodworth Rd. Turn right/west onto Woodworth Rd. Take Woodworth Rd for 1.5 miles to Alexander Rd. Turn right/north onto Alexander Rd. Take Alexander Rd for 1 mile ...Read more -
Mount Hood, Oregon
McNeil Point via Top Spur Trailhead
4.97.17 mi / 2428 ft gainThe 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 s...Read more -
Mount Hood, Oregon
Hike to Sandy Glacier Caves
4.512.5 mi / 2800 ft gainThe hike to the caves begins at Top Spur Trailhead. The hike to McNeil Point is 5.4 miles one way, and 2200 feet of elevation gain. The trail starts in the forest, but will eventually open up to views of Mt Hood, as well as St. Helens, Adams and Rainier on a clear day.There is a shortcut up to Mc...Read more -
Rhododendron, Oregon
Burnt Lake and Zigzag Mountain
5.012.27 mi / 3225 ft gainAfter getting your back country permit from a park ranger, you can park your car and head up Zigzag Mountain. There's a tiny 'parking lot' (lot of dirt) where you park that's right by the trailhead. The hike up to the campsites is roughly 4 miles, and it is all uphill. Not only are you surrounde...Read more -
Rhododendron, Oregon
Devil's Peak Lookout
3.02.62 mi / 600 ft gainThe Trail: This hike is one of the 2 routes that lead to the lookout, and the shorter of the two. It requires more driving to get to the trailhead than the other, but less walking, so if that sounds appealing to you, you have come to the right place! First, you'll be greeted by a dense forest w...Read more -
Rhododendron, Oregon
Ramona Falls Loop
4.77.17 mi / 1148 ft gainI'd been wanting to do this hike for quite a while, and when I found work taking me to Portland, I made my return trip through the Mt. Hood wilderness area. I started this Hike from the Ramona Falls trailhead, which is the most popular starting point. The easiest way to find the trailhead, is t...Read more -
Mosier, Oregon
McCall Point
4.03.56 mi / 1168 ft gainThe trail begins at the Rowena Crest Overlook on the Old Columbia River Highway between Hood River and the Dalles. Park at the Rowena Overlook, and you find the trail on the south side of the area. Follow the trail to the top of McCall Point. The trail is fairly level at first but then climbs ste...Read more