Mt. Hood
 Oregon's largest and best known mountain stands guard beside the Columbia
River within viewing
distance from Portland. The summit area is incorporated in the Mt Hood Wilderness Area.
The
mountain is enjoyed by recreationists during summer and winter seasons alike.
Mount Hood National Forest covers the northern extent of the Cascades in Oregon,
featuring the
well-known summit of Mount Hood itself. It contains historic features such as Timberline
Lodge and the Multnomah Falls Lodge.
Recreation includes camping, hiking, river running, and alpine skiing. Wildlife viewing is
popular with many species present. The higher elevations of this dormant volcano receive
60" to 100" of precipitation per year, almost all of it in the form of snow.
Information
and Pictures about Mt. Hood
 Hiking and Touring Mt. Hood
Mt. Hood Community Area
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