Guidebook for Mt. Hood
Ski Resorts & Snow Parks
Awesome historic lodge, and fantastic hot chocolate. Good family ski resort in winter and the only summer ski resort in North America. Great hiking in summer too.
338 locals recommend
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline RoadAwesome historic lodge, and fantastic hot chocolate. Good family ski resort in winter and the only summer ski resort in North America. Great hiking in summer too.
Some of the best ski terrain in Oregon. Great for families! Our kids take ski lessons here.
160 locals recommend
Mt. Hood Meadows
14040 OR-35Some of the best ski terrain in Oregon. Great for families! Our kids take ski lessons here.
Largest night skiing spot in North America. Try their cosmic tubing for some night time fun.
140 locals recommend
Mt. Hood Skibowl
87000 US-26Largest night skiing spot in North America. Try their cosmic tubing for some night time fun.
Located off Route 35. Small selection of runs, geared towards kids and beginners. Tubing.
6 locals recommend
Cooper Spur Ski and Tubing Area
11000 Cloud Cap RdLocated off Route 35. Small selection of runs, geared towards kids and beginners. Tubing.
Snow Bunny Snow Park
The kids’ favorite snow park for sledding. Stop for hot cocoa afterwards at the Huckleberry Inn in Government Camp.
14 locals recommend
White River West Sno-Park
Oregon 35The kids’ favorite snow park for sledding. Stop for hot cocoa afterwards at the Huckleberry Inn in Government Camp.
Cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Rent snow shoes at Mountain Sports in Welches.
Trillium Sno Park
90312 Mt Hood HwyCross country skiing and snowshoeing. Rent snow shoes at Mountain Sports in Welches.
Restaurants
ZigZag Inn
70162 U.S. 26Our kids’ favorite place to eat!
Pub 26
67350 E Welches RdPub food, pool tables & darts.
Skyway Bar & Grill
71545 E US-26Great bbq and live music
Mogul Mountain Pizza
68278 East Welches RoadClosest pizza place- they also deliver.
Ratskeller
88335 Government Camp LoopGreat pizza & beer- in the heart of Government Camp.
Huckleberry Inn
88611 Government Camp LoopGreat huckleberry shakes after hiking or skiing.
Mt. Hood Brewing Co.
87304 Government Camp LoopGreat beer and pub food.
Rendezvous Grill
67149 US-26For foodies:)
El Burro Loco
67211 US-26Great Mexican food. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Wraptitude Gourmet Wraps, Burgers & Beers
67441 Sunset HwyNearby and great for lunch.
Grab some donut's for breakfast (in Sandy) on the way to the cabin
31 locals recommend
Joe's Donut Shop
39230 Pioneer BlvdGrab some donut's for breakfast (in Sandy) on the way to the cabin
Koya Kitchen
67886 US-26Altitude
68010 E Fairway AveCoffee shops
Grab a cup of coffee and a scone on your way up to the mountain. Don't forget to grab a snow pass at the Thriftway grocery store nearby.
20 locals recommend
Coffee Brewsters
68224 US-26Grab a cup of coffee and a scone on your way up to the mountain. Don't forget to grab a snow pass at the Thriftway grocery store nearby.
Mt. Hood Roasters Coffee Company
73451 US-26Grocery Stores
Closest groceries to the cabin.
Hoodland Thriftway
68280 US-26Good local grocery store, about 2-3 miles from the cabin.
Safeway
37601 US-26Fred Meyer
16625 SE 362nd DrHikes & Nature
Multnomah Falls station
Beautiful waterfall in the Gorge. Hike up to the top!
This trail is close to the cabin and follows the Salmon River through Old Growth Forest.
31 locals recommend
Salmon River Trail
E Welches RdThis trail is close to the cabin and follows the Salmon River through Old Growth Forest.
Beautiful high mountain lake with stunning views of Mt Hood. Excellent snowshoeing in the winter.
8 locals recommend
Trillium Lake Day Use/Picnic Area
Trillium Lake RoadBeautiful high mountain lake with stunning views of Mt Hood. Excellent snowshoeing in the winter.
Tamanawas Falls Trail
Tamanawas Falls Trail #650AGreat family hike. Walk behind the falls!
Little Zigzag Falls Trail #795C
Little Zigzag Falls Trail #795CShort, scenic hike with small kids.
Mirror Lake Trail
Mirror Lake Trail #664Great hike with "mirror view" of Mt. Hood
Popular hike. Note- be careful when crossing the Sandy River- the old bridge washed out.
35 locals recommend
Ramona Falls
Popular hike. Note- be careful when crossing the Sandy River- the old bridge washed out.
To see Umbrella Falls- you can either hike to the falls, or drive to Mt. Hood Meadow’s parking lot to view.
Umbrella Falls
To see Umbrella Falls- you can either hike to the falls, or drive to Mt. Hood Meadow’s parking lot to view.
Great easy hikes with kids. Picnic area and playground. Underground salmon viewing area- including a glass window in middle of a creek. Very impressive place, a family favorite.
55 locals recommend
Wildwood Recreation Site
65670 US-26Great easy hikes with kids. Picnic area and playground. Underground salmon viewing area- including a glass window in middle of a creek. Very impressive place, a family favorite.
Twin Lakes
The kids like the rope swing into the lake.
Information- ZigZag Ranger Station
Zigzag Ranger District
Great place to stop for mountain information. Free hiking maps.
Fishing
The Fly Fishing Shop
67296 US-26Great for fly fishing gear and information.