Mount Hood Scenic Byway
Mount Hood National Forest, Clackamas County, OR
Point-to-point trail in Mount Hood National Forest, Clackamas County, OR. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 91.1 mi (146.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 6,804 ft (2,074 m)
- Est. Time
- 32 hr 45 min
- High point
- 4,656 ft (1,419 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Kodak Point 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from start
- Visitor center: Hood River Ranger Station 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from start
- Trailhead: Dog River Trailhead 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from start
- Trailhead: Polallie Trailhead 22.6 mi (36.4 km) from start
- Trailhead: Zig Zag Trailhead 23.2 mi (37.3 km) from start
- Trailhead: Tamanawas Falls Trailhead 24.1 mi (38.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Sherwood Campground 24.2 mi (39 km) from start
- Trailhead: Gumjuwac Trailhead 28.1 mi (45.3 km) from start
- Trailhead: East Fork Trailhead 28.2 mi (45.4 km) from start
- Waterfall: Switchback Falls 33.6 mi (54.1 km) from start
- Visitor center: Government Camp Rest Area 41.2 mi (66.3 km) from start
- Trailhead: Mirror Lake Trailhead 42.8 mi (68.9 km) from start
- Waterfall: Yocum Falls 43.6 mi (70.2 km) from start
- Trailhead: Pioneer Bridle Trailhead 50.2 mi (80.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Tollgate Campground 50.4 mi (81.1 km) from start
- Visitor center: Zigzag Ranger Station 52.8 mi (84.9 km) from start
- Visitor center: Gateway to the Gorge Visitor Center 90.5 mi (145.6 km) from start
- Attraction: Union Pacific Railcar 90.5 mi (145.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Mount Hood Scenic Byway
How long is Mount Hood Scenic Byway?
Mount Hood Scenic Byway is 91.1 mi (146.5 km) long. Most people take about 32 hr 45 min. It climbs 6,804 ft (2,074 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,656 ft (1,419 m).
How hard is Mount Hood Scenic Byway?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Mount Hood Scenic Byway?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Mount Hood Scenic Byway?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 24.1 mi (38.7 km), 34.5 mi (55.6 km), 42.8 mi (68.9 km).
Is Mount Hood Scenic Byway shaded?
Mostly exposed (26% under trees).
What can you do on Mount Hood Scenic Byway?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Mount Hood Scenic Byway?
McDonald's, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Shop, 0.1 mi (0.1 km).
Is this a good week for Mount Hood Scenic Byway?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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