Mt. Hood National Forest Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Mt. Hood National Forest in 2026?

There's no fee to visit much of Mt. Hood National Forest, but you will need to budget for transportation and parking fees. Some areas require recreation passes, priced at US$5 per vehicle, and there are fees to climb Mt. Hood Peak. Tours that visit the area start at around US$140 and typically include round-trip transportation from Portland.

Q: What winter activities are available in the Mt. Hood National Forest?

There are many winter activities available in Mt. Hood National Forest. Mt. Hood itself is a particularly popular skiing and snowboarding destination, with good snowpack and a notably long season. Other popular activities include snowshoeing and inner tubing, including illuminated nighttime “cosmic tubing”.

Q: What are the best hiking trails in Mt. Hood National Forest?

Mt. Hood National Forest has around 1,000 miles (1,609 kilometers) of hiking trails. Popular options include the trail into Bagby Hot Springs, a popular soaking spot near a tributary of the Clackamas River, and the Bull of the Woods Trail, which offers great views of the Cascade Mountains.

Q: How do you get to Mt. Hood National Forest from Portland?

There are a few ways to get to Mt. Hood National Forest from Portland. You can take I-84 east along the Columbia River and then head south on Highway 13, or you can take Highway 224 past the town of Estacada and into the forest. The journey takes around 1-5 hours.

Q: What wildlife might visitors encounter in Mt. Hood National Forest?

Mt. Hood National Forest is rich in wildlife—an array of birds and mammals live in the woods. Some of the many creatures found in the forest include coyotes, deer, elk, raccoons, and even bears (though they are rarely spotted). Birds range from owls to bald eagles.

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Mt Hood Day Trip from Portland to Multnomah Falls and Hood River

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Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR

Experience the unrivaled beauty of the Columbia River Gorge, Cascade Mountain Range, and Mount Hood—and see them all in one hassle-free, time-saving excursion—on this full-day tour from Portland. In the comfort of a luxury vehicle, travel with just your guide and a small group for company. Enjoy a guided tour of the Gorge’s top destinations, including Vista House, Multnomah Falls, Timberline Lodge, Hood River, and more.

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Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR

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Mt. Hood & Multnomah Falls Air Tour by Envi Adventures

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Viator Exclusive: Wyeast Adventure Cycling in Portland

Biking on the roads and highways around the mountain we call Wy'East -- after the Indigenous name -- has been described as one of the most beautiful rides in the world. From stunning vistas to a profusion of summer wildflowers to towering forests and lakes glinting through the trees. Small waterfalls tumble down the sides of the andesite lava walls of the mountain; valleys with countless mountains rolling away in the distance are all around. We offer routes at 23, 40 and 60 miles depending on your interests and the group, with some significant elevation change but more downhill than up. E-bikes are an option. Cycling Wy'East is an exercise in approachable adventure; with 23-60 miles (40-100 km) of riding from near the timberline down into the nearly sea level town of Hood River. Our adventure is adjustable for your experience level but this is the most challenging of our many bike tours and anyone's day tours offered from Portland. Lunch stop, on your own, is part of the day.

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Viator Exclusive: Wyeast Adventure Cycling in Portland

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Mount Hood & Columbia River Gorge Air Tour by Envi Adventures

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Moonlight Snowshoe Hike

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What are people saying about Mt. Hood National Forest

Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR

Thomas_S, Jun 2026

Excellent trip, excellent value

Our guide, Norther, gave us a wonderful running commentary on the communities, history, agriculture, geology, flora and fauna of all the areas through which we travelled. Our bus was clean and very new. She kept to the schedule and gave us plenty of time at the various sites of interest. I really couldn’t ask for better.

Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR

ladydoc4271, Jul 2026

Amazing guide and trip

Amazing day spent seeing all the waterfalls. There is no way I would’ve been able to find all the waterfalls and the things to see on my own. It was so nice having time to look at things and be taken there. Our tour guide was also very thorough and knowledgeable

Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR

Michael_L, Jun 2026

Amazing Waterfalls

Wonderful tour, highly recommend. They know how and where to go so you can just sit back, let someone else do the driving and enjoy the sights and scenery. Waterfalls are amazing as well as the view from Vista House.

Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR

Jessica_E, Jun 2026

Great trip!! Wonderful guide!!!!!

We had such a wonderful experience. Our guide was amazing and so helpful. Trying to help us get the best experience and went the extra mile to help us get special pictures. The van was new and comfortable. Cold water furnished. Neat little side stops to experience the culture. Highly recommend this company for a wonderful time and well worth the $!!

Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR

Jalisa_R, Jun 2026

Perfect Day. Perfect Tour.

Andy was the best tour guide! He is a manager that filled in for a guide. I am glad that he was the filler because we had an excellent experience. He was very knowledgeable and there were no dull moments. I learned so much on this tour. The destinations were beautiful and I have great pictures and memories. I highly recommend this tour and I recommend requesting Andy to come out of the office.

Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR

Joanna_G, Jun 2026

Great nature sight seeing for the non-outdoorsy

No need for any hiking gear/shoes; just comfortable layers for cooler morning stops and sun protection. Friendly tour guides knowledgeably answered questions without forcing factoids down your throat. Comfortable van, plenty of restroom breaks, beautiful views, cold water, smooth trip all around.