Mount Hood
About 1 hr 30 min by car from Portland
Oregon's tallest peak, with year-round skiing at Timberline and alpine lakes below.
Why locals go
Ski in winter, lakes in summer.
Visiting Portland?
At 1 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Portland for your flight home.
What to book
- Ski Mt. Hood Meadows or Timberline
- Trillium Lake paddle
- Timberline Lodge visit
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Cabin in Government Camp
- Trillium Lake at sunrise with the mountain reflected
With friends
- Ski or ride together
- Hike to Mirror Lake
When to go
Ski November to April, hiking July to September.