Mt. Hood is our most distinguishing landmark here in Mt. Hood Territory, with its majestic peak towering at 11,245 feet. While many people flock to Mt. Hood for skiing, hiking, mountain biking and other recreation opportunities, it’s also fantastic to look at from easy access points along the way. Here are a few that aren’t too far off the beaten path but will offer you a stunning view and photo ops.

	JONSRUD VIEWPOINT Find views of Mt. Hood and the Sandy River Valley, part of the historic Oregon Trail route. Viewfinders and interpretive signage.
"DEAD MAN'S CURVE" Mt. Hood will take your breath away as you come around this corner of US-26. A safe pullout along the road is the perfect place for a photo.
	TRILLIUM LAKE Enjoy double the Mt. Hood views at Trillium Lake, where you can catch the mountain’s reflection in this lake popular with both photographers and summer recreators. NOTE: There is a day use fee for Trillium Lake (cash only). Trillium Lake is not accessible by road in the winter.
TIMBERLINE LODGE With grand Cascadian architecture, historic Timberline Lodge makes a great foreground for views of Mt. Hood, or explore hiking trails out the back of the lodge to get even closer to the mountain. This is the highest elevation viewpoint.