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History
Volcanic beginnings, Oregon Trail pioneers and the people who have called this mountain home.
About & History
History Stories
In-depth stories, from eruptions to the Magic Mile
Historic Sites
9
Guard stations, lookouts and old wagon roads
The story of Mt. Hood
9 historic sites
Camp
Camp
Campgrounds, fire lookout and cabin rentals, and day-use spots across the forest.
Camp overview
All Campgrounds
81
Seasons, fees, sites and how to book
Cabins & Lookouts
6
Rent a fire lookout, cabin or guard station
Day-Use Areas
19
Picnic spots, beaches and boat launches
Find a campsite
81 campgrounds
6 rentals
Hike
Hike
Trails, trailheads, waterfalls, lakes and the wilderness beyond.
Hike overview
All Trails
245
Every Forest Service trail, A to Z
Trailheads
85
Parking, passes and what to expect
Waterfalls
5
Falls you can hike to around the mountain
Lakes
11
Alpine lakes to swim, fish and paddle
Wilderness Areas
The wilderness areas and their rules
Leave No Trace & Safety
The seven principles and staying safe
Pick a trail
245 trails
85 trailheads
Ski
Ski
Ski areas, Sno-Parks and mountain forecasts for the snow season.
Ski overview
Ski Areas
5
Lifts, Nordic trails and tubing
Sno-Parks
20
Winter parking for sledding and snowshoeing
Timberline Lodge Forecast
Forecast and snow up at the lodge
Mt. Hood Meadows Forecast
Forecast and snow on the east side
Snow right now
Fish & Hunt
Fish & Hunt
Trout lakes and rivers, deer and elk seasons, and where target shooting is allowed: the licenses, tags and rules.
Fishing
Hunting
Units, seasons and hiking in hunting season
Lakes
11
Alpine lakes to swim, fish and paddle
Target Shooting
Where shooting is allowed, and the rules
Know the rules first
Harvest
Harvest
Firewood, Christmas trees, mushrooms and berries: the permits and the rules for each.
Forest Products Overview
Firewood
Cutting permits, load limits and rules
Christmas Trees
Cut your own tree: permits and where to go
Mushroom Picking
Free-use limits, seasons and safety
Berries, Boughs & More
Berries, boughs, cones and more
Get your permit first
Explore
Explore
Maps, passes, hot springs, stargazing and every place on the mountain.
Mt. Hood Map
All Places
139
Waterfalls, lakes, viewpoints and more
Hot Springs
1
Soaking spots in the forest
Plants & Animals
Wildflowers, trees, birds and animals
Fruit Loop & Wineries
Orchards, farm stands, wineries and cideries
Events
Festivals, races and what is on
Recreation Passes
Which pass you need and where to buy it
Stargazing
Dark skies, meteor showers and tonight's sky
Explore the map
139 places
LIVE CONDITIONS
Conditions
Live weather, snow, roads, fire and alerts, updated through the day.
Live Conditions
Weather
Forecasts, snow depth and avalanche danger
Road Conditions & Cameras
Highways 26 and 35, chains and cameras
Timberline Lodge Forecast
Forecast and snow up at the lodge
Mt. Hood Meadows Forecast
Forecast and snow on the east side
Fire Conditions
Wildfires, smoke and campfire rules
Alerts & Notices
Closures, warnings and notices
Right now on the mountain
Mt. Hood Guide
Birds
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Apr – Oct
A small, busy warbler with a bright yellow rump patch. It nests in mountain conifer forest and, unlike most warblers, many stay…
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