Leif’s guidebook for the Palmer's Cabin
Food scene
If you want a good burger, fried chicken sandwich or a grilled cheese and soup, this is your place! Has a pool table, darts and outdoor seating. Good cocktails
20 locals recommend
Pub 26
67350 E Welches RdIf you want a good burger, fried chicken sandwich or a grilled cheese and soup, this is your place! Has a pool table, darts and outdoor seating. Good cocktails
Great Mac & Cheese and BBQ. Cool outdoor area, live music at times.
122 locals recommend
Skyway Bar & Grill
71545 E US-26Great Mac & Cheese and BBQ. Cool outdoor area, live music at times.
Local tavern, not fancy but an iconic bar in a cabin. Outdoor smoking and drinking area, Video Poker and Pool, and is the closest establishment to the cabin without going on the highway. Bar only, not for children.
26 locals recommend
Brightwood Tavern
63010 E Brightwood Br RdLocal tavern, not fancy but an iconic bar in a cabin. Outdoor smoking and drinking area, Video Poker and Pool, and is the closest establishment to the cabin without going on the highway. Bar only, not for children.
Rendezvous Grill
67149 US-26Fancier restaurant, about 5 min drive from the cabin.
El Burro Loco
67211 US-26Good Mexican Food
ZigZag Inn
70162 U.S. 26Good Pizza and an Historic Inn. Restaurant and Bar
Good grub, I like their Cubano and Fries. Kinda a small space, even have a drive through, recommend getting it togo.
46 locals recommend
Wraptitude Gourmet Wraps, Burgers & Beers
67441 Sunset HwyGood grub, I like their Cubano and Fries. Kinda a small space, even have a drive through, recommend getting it togo.
Ratskeller
88335 Government Camp LoopGood pizza in Government Camp after a hiking or a day on the slopes.
New good Mexican restaurant near the Thriftway in Welches. As with many restaurants in the area, limited days/hours, I recommend calling or looking up hours first.
19 locals recommend
Chicali Cantina
68256 U.S. 26New good Mexican restaurant near the Thriftway in Welches. As with many restaurants in the area, limited days/hours, I recommend calling or looking up hours first.
Sightseeing
Great couple hour hike, one big downside is that the trailhead is right at Skibowl so its very popular. Recommend going early especially on weekends. NW Forest Pass or snow pass required and can be purchased at the Thriftway.
43 locals recommend
Mirror Lake Trail
Mirror Lake Trail #664Great couple hour hike, one big downside is that the trailhead is right at Skibowl so its very popular. Recommend going early especially on weekends. NW Forest Pass or snow pass required and can be purchased at the Thriftway.
Mt. Hood Skibowl
87000 US-26Skiing, and summer activities.
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline RoadIconic Lodge, skiing, hiking trails, etc.
Mt. Hood Meadows
14040 OR-35My favorite skiing terrain on the Mountain
Best hike on Hood, its a 40 mile loop around the Mountain, so usually a backpacking trip but you can access part of the trail including the PTC from Timberline Lodge or Ramona Falls.
Trail #600
Trail #600Best hike on Hood, its a 40 mile loop around the Mountain, so usually a backpacking trip but you can access part of the trail including the PTC from Timberline Lodge or Ramona Falls.
Great waterfall and hike near the cabin, the bridge on the Sandy River washed out so be cautious about water crossings. Not recommended when rain is near, etc.
18 locals recommend
Ramona Falls Trailhead
Great waterfall and hike near the cabin, the bridge on the Sandy River washed out so be cautious about water crossings. Not recommended when rain is near, etc.
Great snowpark, used to be less crowded than Snow Bunny but seems to be more popular lately. Snow park pass required and can be purchased at the Thriftway in Welches.
14 locals recommend
White River West Sno-Park
Oregon 35Great snowpark, used to be less crowded than Snow Bunny but seems to be more popular lately. Snow park pass required and can be purchased at the Thriftway in Welches.
Good place for family sledding. Gets busy, snow park pass required, can buy at the Thriftway in Welches.
15 locals recommend
Snow Bunny Snow Park
Good place for family sledding. Gets busy, snow park pass required, can buy at the Thriftway in Welches.
Little farther than some of the other falls from the cabin but a nice fall!
39 locals recommend
Tamanawas Falls Trail
Tamanawas Falls Trail #650ALittle farther than some of the other falls from the cabin but a nice fall!
McNeil Point
Great Hike on Mt. Hood.
Nice lake, and campground on Mount Hood. Can drive right to it, which is a plus or minus depending on what you're looking for. There's a trail around the lake.
75 locals recommend
Trillium Lake
Nice lake, and campground on Mount Hood. Can drive right to it, which is a plus or minus depending on what you're looking for. There's a trail around the lake.
Zigzag Canyon
Nice hike with great views of the Mountain.
Nice recreation site for families or those with limited mobility. Walking bridge over the Salmon River, all trails paved. Can BBQ and rent day sites.
55 locals recommend
Wildwood Recreation Site
65670 US-26Nice recreation site for families or those with limited mobility. Walking bridge over the Salmon River, all trails paved. Can BBQ and rent day sites.
Neighborhoods
The highest town on the mountain, about a 15 min drive from the cabin. Lots of restaurants near.
35 locals recommend
Government Camp
The highest town on the mountain, about a 15 min drive from the cabin. Lots of restaurants near.
Welches
Basically where most of the restaurants, stores, etc are around the cabin.
Activities
If the rivers on the Mountain aren't to your liking, there's a Trout Farm about 20 mins away.
15 locals recommend
Rainbow Trout Farm
52560 E Sylvan DrIf the rivers on the Mountain aren't to your liking, there's a Trout Farm about 20 mins away.
Stores
Closest Grocery Store. Prices aren't the best but its much closer than heading to Fred Meyers or Safeway in Sandy. They also fill growlers and sell firewood.
82 locals recommend
Hoodland Thriftway
68280 US-26Closest Grocery Store. Prices aren't the best but its much closer than heading to Fred Meyers or Safeway in Sandy. They also fill growlers and sell firewood.
Liquor Store next to the Thriftway. There are also dispensaries in Welches and Rhododendron for those who partake.
6 locals recommend
Liquor Store
68254 US-26Liquor Store next to the Thriftway. There are also dispensaries in Welches and Rhododendron for those who partake.
Small convenience store by the Tavern. Sells candy, ice cream, beer, snacks, and firewood. Not a huge selection but you do not have to go on the highway to get there.
Brightwood Store station
Small convenience store by the Tavern. Sells candy, ice cream, beer, snacks, and firewood. Not a huge selection but you do not have to go on the highway to get there.