Hood County trails

The Ramona Falls Loop in Oregon's Mount Hood Wilderness offers hikers a journey through lush forests, a crossing over the Sandy River, and the serene beauty of Ramona Falls cascading over basalt columns. Along the trail, one can enjoy views of Mount Hood and vibrant rhododendron blooms in season. The path is…

Distance: 7.5 mi • Elevation gain: 399 m • Maximum elevation: 1,097 m

The Tamanawas Falls Trail in Mount Hood National Forest offers a delightful hiking experience suitable for most skill levels. The path meanders through a lush forest, following Cold Spring Creek, cross charming wooden bridges, and culminates at the impressive Tamanawas Falls, where visitors can even venture…

Distance: 3.4 mi • Elevation gain: 238 m • Maximum elevation: 1,088 m

The Queen's Garden Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park offers hikers a journey through a landscape adorned with unique rock formations, including the Queen Victoria hoodoo, which resembles a regal figure. The path meanders through a natural amphitheater, providing expansive views of the park's distinctive…

Distance: 2.0 mi • Elevation gain: 131 m • Maximum elevation: 2,433 m

The hike to Pittock Mansion via the Lower Macleay and Wildwood Trails is an enjoyable route through Portland’s lush Forest Park, offering a variety of natural sights. Starting from Lower Macleay Park, you will pass the Witch's Castle, a unique stone structure hidden in the woods, cross over Balch Creek, and…

Distance: 5.3 mi • Elevation gain: 405 m • Maximum elevation: 295 m

The Toadstool Hoodoos and Rimrocks Trails in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument offers a short but stunning hike through a landscape of colorful, mushroom-like rock formations. As you follow the easy path, you'll traverse expansive badlands and cross small washes, with the towering toadstools…

Distance: 1.7 mi • Elevation gain: 71 m • Maximum elevation: 1,412 m

The Queen Victoria Loop offers a captivating journey through Bryce Canyon's iconic landscape. Hikers will encounter dramatic hoodoos, including the famous Queen Victoria formation, as well as narrow canyons and archways along the route. The path provides stunning views of the Bryce Amphitheater, and as you…

Distance: 3.2 mi • Elevation gain: 205 m • Maximum elevation: 2,444 m

The South Climb Trail leading to Crescent Glacier offers a dynamic journey through diverse terrains, starting with lush forested sections and transitioning to rocky alpine landscapes. Along the way, hikers can enjoy views of wildflower meadows, and as they approach the glacier, expansive snowfields open up…

Distance: 6.6 mi • Elevation gain: 850 m • Maximum elevation: 2,572 m

The Angel's Rest Trail offers a beautiful hike with breathtaking views of the Columbia River Gorge. Starting through a lush forest, hikers will cross small streams and pass scenic waterfalls, including a view of Coopey Falls. As the trail ascends, the forest gives way to more open terrain, where you'll enjoy…

Distance: 4.6 mi • Elevation gain: 521 m • Maximum elevation: 476 m

The Dog Mountain Loop Trail offers a challenging and rewarding hike with panoramic views of the Columbia River Gorge. Hikers will traverse diverse landscapes, from lush forests and meadows filled with wildflowers to rocky outcrops and steep sections leading to a summit with expansive vistas. The trail's…

Distance: 5.9 mi • Elevation gain: 846 m • Maximum elevation: 874 m

The Burnt Lake Trail in the Mount Hood Wilderness offers a well-rounded hiking experience with its combination of lush forests, rugged terrain, and panoramic views. As you ascend through moss-draped conifer forests, the trail leads to a pristine mountain lake where the striking silhouette of Mount Hood looms…

Distance: 7.3 mi • Elevation gain: 456 m • Maximum elevation: 1,269 m

The Hamilton Mountain Loop Trail in Beacon Rock State Park offers a dynamic hiking experience with varied landscapes. Hikers can expect to pass through lush forests, with an abundance of wildflowers in spring and colorful leaves in fall, before reaching impressive views of the Columbia River Gorge and…

Distance: 7.0 mi • Elevation gain: 741 m • Maximum elevation: 705 m

The Dog Mountain and Augspurger Trail Loop offers an unforgettable experience, featuring spectacular wildflower meadows and sweeping vistas of the Columbia River Gorge. As you ascend, you’ll traverse a variety of terrains—from lush forests to rocky, exposed ridgelines—while being rewarded with panoramic…

Distance: 6.8 mi • Elevation gain: 869 m • Maximum elevation: 888 m

The combination of the Slot Canyon Trail and Cave Loop Trail offers a captivating hike through some of New Mexico's most distinctive landscapes. The Slot Canyon Trail takes you through narrow, winding corridors of rock, where towering walls of smooth tuff reveal the sculptural beauty of hoodoos and the…

Distance: 3.4 mi • Elevation gain: 303 m • Maximum elevation: 1,931 m

The Trail Through Time Loop offers an engaging journey through diverse geological and natural features. Along the route, hikers will encounter dramatic sandstone hoodoos, unique rock formations like the Cauliflower Rocks, and striking landmarks such as the Double Arch and The Slot canyon​. The trail also…

Distance: 1.8 mi • Elevation gain: 72 m • Maximum elevation: 315 m

Hiking loop around Mount Hood. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Forest #Waterfall #River #Nature

Distance: 42.3 mi • Elevation gain: 3,592 m • Maximum elevation: 2,233 m

The Mirror Lake Loop Trail offers a moderately challenging yet scenic hike that begins in a conifer forest and steadily ascends to the serene Mirror Lake. Along the loop around the lake, you'll be treated to occasional views of the majestic Mount Hood reflected in the water, especially from the west side,…

Distance: 4.4 mi • Elevation gain: 255 m • Maximum elevation: 1,272 m

#MTB

Distance: 13.9 mi • Elevation gain: 786 m • Maximum elevation: 745 m

Hike along the Wahweap Creek via the Nipple Canyon Road and the Wahweap Hoodoos Trail in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and the Wahweap Wilderness Study Area. #Hiking #Nature #River #Wilderness

Distance: 9.4 mi • Elevation gain: 157 m • Maximum elevation: 1,313 m

Mount Hood Wilderness. Sandy River. #Hiking #Waterfall #River #Forest #Mountain #Nature

Distance: 7.1 mi • Elevation gain: 374 m • Maximum elevation: 1,093 m

Robin Hood Lake. #Hiking

Distance: 10.3 mi • Elevation gain: 340 m • Maximum elevation: 225 m

Mountain Bike in Post Canyon from Binns Hill Staging Area to Hood River via Blade Runner and Mitchel Ridge trails. Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. #MTB #Canyon #Mountain #Forest #River #Nature

Distance: 10.3 mi • Elevation gain: 204 m • Maximum elevation: 806 m

#Hiking #Snowshoes #Loop #Lake #Forest #Mountain #Nature

Distance: 4.2 mi • Elevation gain: 252 m • Maximum elevation: 1,271 m

Mount Hood National Forest. #Hiking #Waterfall #River #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 3.4 mi • Elevation gain: 273 m • Maximum elevation: 1,113 m

Mountain Bike in Post Canyon from Family Man Staging Area to Hood River via Seven Streams and Flume Creek. Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. #MTB #Canyon #Mountain #Forest #River #Nature

Distance: 9.7 mi • Elevation gain: 476 m • Maximum elevation: 630 m

Loop hike on Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Trail via Chocolate Mushroom Hoodoos, Turtle Hoodoo and Fossil Hoodoo in the Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness. #Hiking #Loop #Hoodoos #Rock #Wilderness #Desert

Distance: 2.3 mi • Elevation gain: 42 m • Maximum elevation: 1,920 m

Loop hike via Larch Mountain Trail, Benson Bridge, Lower Multnomah Falls, Dutchman Falls, Wiesendanger Falls, Ecola Falls, Wahkeena Trail, Fairy Falls, Lemmons Viewpoint, Wahkeena Falls and Return Trail in the Mount Hood National Forest above the Benson Lake and the Columbia River. #Hiking #Loop #Falls #River…

Distance: 5.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,042 m • Maximum elevation: 506 m

Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area. Mount Hood National Forest. #Hiking #Waterfall #River #Forest #Mountain #Nature

Distance: 4.5 mi • Elevation gain: 521 m • Maximum elevation: 476 m

Hike from Columbia River to the Wahtum Lake along Eagle Creek via Metlako Falls, Sorenson Falls, Punch Bowl Falls, Four Mile Falls, Wy east Falls, Grand Union Falls, Tunnel Falls and Twister Falls in the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness. #Hiking #River #Falls #Canyon #Forest #Mountain #Lake #Wilderness

Distance: 13.1 mi • Elevation gain: 1,778 m • Maximum elevation: 1,144 m

Distance: 12.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,150 m • Maximum elevation: 2,233 m

Distance: 10.1 mi • Elevation gain: 747 m • Maximum elevation: 1,972 m

Distance: 4.2 mi • Elevation gain: 23 m • Maximum elevation: 327 m