Mount Hood

Mount Hood is a stratovolcano in northern Oregon and the state’s highest peak at 11,249 feet (3,429 meters). It is a prominent landmark visible from the Portland area and a focal point for regional outdoor recreation.

The mountain supports year‑round recreational activity centered on facilities such as Timberline Lodge and the Palmer Glacier ski area, plus hiking, climbing and backcountry skiing routes. Many visitors come for day hikes, winter sport, and guided summit attempts during stable summer weather.

The peak is a volcanic edifice formed over multiple eruptions in the late Pleistocene and Holocene and remains classified as an active volcano. Over the 20th and 21st centuries it developed a network of trails, lodges and ski areas that serve both tourists and climbers.

Geographically it rises on the Cascade Range about 50 miles southeast of Portland, Oregon, and is accessed from several mountain towns and highway corridors on its flanks.

• Elevation: The mountain is Oregon's highest point at 11,249 feet (3,429 meters) and dominates the skyline east of the Portland metropolitan area.
• Visitor hubs: Timberline Lodge and the Palmer Glacier ski area provide the most common non-technical visitor access and are important bases for summer and winter recreation.

What to See #

• Timberline Lodge: A historic mountain lodge on the south slope that is a National Historic Landmark and serves as the most prominent year‑round visitor facility on the mountain.
• Palmer Glacier: A glacier on the upper slopes that supports summer skiing and is the location of lift-served ski operations with long seasonal coverage.
• Government Camp: A small mountain community located on the south side of the mountain that provides accommodation, guiding and trail access.