Mount Hood is a stratovolcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc of northern Oregon, in the Pacific Northwest region. It is located about 50 miles east of Portland on the border connecting Clackamas and Hood River counties.
Mount Hood's peak rises 11,249 feet and is home to twelve glaciers. It is the tallest mountain in Oregon and the fourth tallest in the Cascade Range. Mount Hood is considered the Oregon volcano most probable to erupt though based on the mountains history, a volatile eruption is doubtful. The mountain is informally considered dormant.
Oregon's highest point Mt. Hood is a prominent landmark visible up to a hundred miles away. With convenient access, and its lack of technical climbing challenges Mount Hood lures many climbers. An estimated 10,000 people attempt to climb Mt. Hood each year.
The Civilian Conservation Corps built the Timberline Trail, which circumnavigates the entire mountain, in the 1930s. Normally the 40-mile hike is free of snow from late July until autumn when the snow begins to fly. A segment of the Pacific Crest Trail is concurrent with the Timberline Trail on the western side of Mount Hood.
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Hikers, mountain bikers, skiers, and snowboarders come to Mt.Hood for year-round recreational opportunities. In the winter there are five different ski areas as well as a wide range of cross-country and snowshoe trails to choose from. Kids can enjoy playing in the snow and the many sledding hills.
