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

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 3/4...

Airborne mountain biker maneuvers a curve amid tall fir trees on the Sandy Ridge Trail just east of Sandy, Oregon

Mid-Week Skiing and Boarding in Mt. Hood Territory

How does a snow day on Mt. Hood sound with less congestion, easier parking, shorter lines and more wide-open terrain for you and your friends? Pretty fantastic, right? The key to experiencing these p...

Snowboarder sprays a rooster tail of fresh powder snow as he carves his way around a hillside of snow laden trees

For Fun Just Add Water

From fishing for salmon to shooting rapids or kayaking on a peaceful lake, if you’re into water sports, then Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory is the place for you. Our lakes and rivers are fanta...