RECREATION

Find year 'round skiing and Olympic-class snowboarding in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory. Pitch your tent in one of many campgrounds and cast your fishing line in a nearby lake or river. Whitewater raft, kayak, skydive, bird watch, horseback ride, hike, and get on your bike for wicked off-road trails. Mt. Hood National Forest and BLM forest use passes, and Sno Park permits are available at Ranger District offices or retail outlets along Hwy 26.

TRIP IDEAS

Tackle the winter with Mt. Hood Outfitters

When the snow comes, some people look to hunker down and snuggle in front of a warm fire. (We have places for that, by the way.) Then there are those who look at it as a chance to get out there and co...

Young female riding a bright green snowmobile in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory

Five ways to enjoy the snow in Mt Hood Territory

Mt. Hood is a wonderful place to play in the winter – and you don’t have to be a hardcore skier to enjoy it! Of course there is skiing and snowboarding but you can also explore by snowmobile, snow...

Snowshoer with large backpack makes his way across a nowcoverd meadow as Mt. Hood and National Forest fill his view.

New Timberline Bike Park Focused on Sustainability

This summer, guests have another way to experience the slopes of Mt. Hood from Timberline Lodge with the opening of their brand new lift assisted mountain bike park. Phase 1 features approximately eig...

10 Family Activities to Enjoy in Mt. Hood Territory

Mt. Hood Territory has an array of fun activities that are excellent for family bonding and recharging those batteries. It's the perfect trip to take over summer break to ensure an action-packed adven...

Family hiking little zigzag falls in Oregon's Mount Hood Territory

Water good time at the Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival

Summer cometh, and in Oregon that means one thing: time to hit the water, or in this case, white water. Do you know the Carter Bridge rapid? It’s one of the prettiest, trickiest and most easily a...

Whitewater Festival on the Upper Clackamas River

Year Round Mountain Biking on the Sandy Ridge Trail

The Sandy Ridge Trail System is a mountain biker's paradise with nearly 20 miles of flowing single-track trails of all difficulty levels on the lower slopes of Mt. Hood. They range in length from...