The park encompasses 189,200 acres, ranging in elevation upto 11,245' above sea level. Mt. Hood is a volcano, similar to many of the mighty peaks in the Cascade range. It is the highest mountain in the state of Oregon.

Numerous outdoor activities are offered in this area. Activities include camping, fishing, cross country skiing, numerous ski areas, hiking and sightseeing. Nearby Portland and many of the smaller towns in the Columbia Gorge area offer full resources and facilities such as hotels, restaurants and fuel. Portions of the Mount Hood National Forests itself are fairly remote. For further information contact Mt Hood Information Center, 65000 E Highway 26, Welches, OR. 97067 or call 503-622-4822 or 1-888-622-4822.

All pictures on this page are from the Mt. Hood National Forest, using various film and digital cameras.

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Mt. Hood, looking west from the top of Lookout Mountain, 6525' in the Badger Creek Wilderness.
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Mt. Hood from Rt 44 east of Rt 35.
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Mt. Hood from the Parkdale visitor center.
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View from road near Camp Friend, in the eastern portion of the park.
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View of Mt. Adams from road near Camp Friend, in the eastern portion of the park.
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View from road near Camp Friend, in the eastern portion of the park.
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View from road near Camp Friend, in the eastern portion of the park.
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From the Cedar Creek Trail #457, view a few miles from the 15 mile campground.
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From the Cedar Creek Trail #457, view a few miles from the 15 mile campground.
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Between Camp Friend and FS 4420 on FS 2730.
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Between Camp Friend and FS 4420 on FS 2730.
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Further information can be found at the Mt. Hood National Forest USDA page and
Mt. Hood National Forest USGS page.