Mount Hood National Forest
Waterfalls, alpine lakes, volcanic ridges, and forest routes around Mount Hood.
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Explore Mount Hood National Forest
Mirror Lake and Tom Dick and Harry Ridge
A forest climb to Mirror Lake followed by a steeper ridge ascent with Mount Hood views.
Read this guideRamona Falls Loop
A forest and river route to a broad, lace-like waterfall on Mount Hood’s west side.
Read this guideTamanawas Falls Trail
A creekside climb through forest to a dramatic waterfall spilling over a basalt cliff.
Read this guideMirror Lake Loop
A forest climb to a small alpine lake with classic Mount Hood reflections in clear weather.
Read this guideTom, Dick and Harry Mountain
A continuation above Mirror Lake to a rocky ridge with wide views of Mount Hood and Cascade volcanoes.
Read this guideMcNeil Point Trail
A high alpine route through wildflower meadows and timberline terrain beneath Mount Hood.
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A gentle forest and lakeshore circuit with iconic Mount Hood views and wetland habitat.
Read this guideUmbrella Falls and Sahalie Falls Loop
A forest-and-meadow loop linking two waterfalls on Mount Hood’s southeast side.
Read this guideBald Mountain from Top Spur
A forest and ridge hike to a celebrated close view of Mount Hood across the Sandy River valley.
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