Mt. Hood / The Gorge

Ski, hike, windsurf and wander Mt. Hood and its fertile foothills. This diverse region is one of the largest fruit producers in Oregon, making for an abundant fall harvest. In one afternoon, travel from Oregon’s highest peak to the majestic Columbia River Gorge.

Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory

Highlights:

• Follow the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway around the base of Oregon’s highest peak (11,235 ft / 3,424 m), and traverse timbered slopes, temperate rain forests, semi-arid uplands, and mountain meadows. The route descends through the farm land and orchards of the Hood River Valley to the magnificent, Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway, where visitors can see 11 waterfalls in an 11-mile (18-km) section. Completing the loop back to Portland is an easy day’s drive.

Scenic Byways:

• Mt. Hood National Scenic Byway
• Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway
• West Cascades National Scenic Byway