Mount Hood
Wy'east
Oregon's highest peak, a snow-capped volcanic cone at 3,429 metres. It forms the backdrop to the Portland skyline and can be enjoyed in every season.
Wy'east (Mount Hood) lies in the Cascade Range about 80 km southeast of the city. It is a stratovolcano that could erupt again, and it has 12 glaciers. In summer, you can hike the Timberline Trail, see alpine wildflowers and admire the reflections in Mirror Lake. In winter, ski resorts such as Timberline, Mt. Hood Meadows and Skibowl are open, and you can even ski on the Palmer Glacier in summer. The classic scenic loop climbs the mountain via US-26, passes OR-35 to Hood River and returns to the gorge. In winter, carry snow chains and buy a Sno-Park permit to park.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Timberline Lodge
- Trillium Lake
- Columbia River Gorge
- Multnomah Falls
- Vista House at Crown Point
- Hawthorne District
- Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
- Alberta Arts District