Mount Hood
United States · OregonUS
Stratovolcano in Oregon, United States
Mount Hood is an active stratovolcano in the Cascade Range and is a member of the Cascade Volcanic Arc. It was formed by a subduction zone on the Pacific Coast and rests in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located about 50 miles (80 km) east-east-southeast of Portland, on the border between Clackamas and Hood River counties, and forms part of the Mount Hood National Forest. Much of the mountain outside the ski areas is part of the Mount Hood Wilderness. With a summit elevation of 11,249 feet (3,429 m), it is the highest mountain in the U.S. state of Oregon and is the fourth highest in the Cascade Range. Ski areas on the mountain include Timberline Lodge ski area which offers the only year-round lift-served skiing in North America, Mount Hood Meadows, Mount Hood Skibowl, Summit Ski Area, and Cooper Spur ski area. Mt. Hood attracts an estimated 10,000 climbers a year.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 45.538, -121.568
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation
- 11237 m
Overview of Mount Hood
Part of Oregon, United States, Mount Hood is a spot. The activity mix leans towards water sports, adventure and nature. It sits at about 11,237 m above sea level. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Mount Hood
Water Sports in Mount Hood
(2)On the water sports side, Mount Hood offers Paddleboarding and Windsurfing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Mount Hood. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Mount Hood
(1)Mount Hood's adventure entries include Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Mount Hood's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in Mount Hood
(1)Our data lists Volcanoes as nature options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Mount Hood's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Mount Hood
(1)On the nightlife side, Mount Hood offers Festival. All of it is drawn from Mount Hood's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Mount Hood
(1)Wellness in Mount Hood covers Therms. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Mount Hood's own activity tags.
More to do in Mount Hood
(1)Under other activities, Mount Hood is tagged with Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Mount Hood's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Mount Hood
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Oregon first, then drive or cycle into Mount Hood. The local time zone is America/Los_Angeles.
Similar destinations
Places near Mount Hood that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mount Hood known for?
- Mount Hood is mainly a destination for water sports, adventure and nature, set in Oregon, United States.
- What can you do in Mount Hood?
- You can plan around Paddleboarding, Windsurfing, Boat Rides, Volcanoes and Festival in Mount Hood. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Mount Hood?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Mount Hood located?
- Administratively, Mount Hood sits in Oregon, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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