PORTLAND GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A day circling Mt. Hood: glaciers, orchards and the Columbia River Gorge
A full-day guided loop from Portland that visits Mt. Hood, the Hood River Valley and the waterfalls and viewpoints of the Columbia River Gorge.
A day circling Mt. Hood: glaciers, orchards and the Columbia River Gorge.
Embark on a full-day excursion from Portland to Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge. The Mt. Hood Loop Tour takes you into the Hood River Valley to sample fresh fruit and lunch with mountain views, brings you past the Gorge's waterfalls including Multnomah Falls, and finishes with vistas from the Vista House at Crown Point.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Mt. Hood's glaciers and Timberline Lodge
Mt. Hood towers over the region; its glaciers support the only year-round lift-served skiing in North America from Timberline Lodge.
Hood River fruit and two-peak views
The route passes through the fertile Hood River Valley where the tour pauses to sample fresh fruit and have lunch within view of two towering peaks.
Waterfalls and panoramic overlooks
Return down the Columbia River Gorge to witness its waterfalls, including Multnomah Falls, and conclude at the Vista House for sweeping Gorge vistas.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
This guided full-day loop moves from Portland into alpine and valley environments: high mountain panoramas around Mt. Hood, a leisurely stop in the productive Hood River Valley for fresh fruit and lunch with mountain views, and a scenic descent along the Columbia River Gorge past notable waterfalls to Crown Point's Vista House.
THE SUMMIT
Mt. Hood's glaciers and Timberline Lodge
Mt. Hood towers over the region; its glaciers support the only year-round lift-served skiing in North America from Timberline Lodge.
THE VALLEY
Hood River fruit and two-peak views
The route passes through the fertile Hood River Valley where the tour pauses to sample fresh fruit and have lunch within view of two towering peaks.
THE GORGE
Waterfalls and panoramic overlooks
Return down the Columbia River Gorge to witness its waterfalls, including Multnomah Falls, and conclude at the Vista House for sweeping Gorge vistas.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this loop suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour is a full-day outing with a stated duration of 8 hours.
All guests will be picked up and dropped off at their chosen point; the meeting location is listed as TBD.
No specific gear requirements were provided in the materials supplied.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Mt. Hood Loop Tour?
The tour has a duration of 8 hours.
Where do participants meet for the tour?
The meeting location is listed as TBD; the operator provides pickup and drop-off at each guest's chosen point.
What sites are included on the tour?
The full-day tour visits Mt. Hood, the Hood River Valley, the waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge including Multnomah Falls, and concludes at the Vista House at Crown Point.
Is there skiing on Mt. Hood year-round?
Glaciers atop Mt. Hood support the only year-round lift-served skiing in North America from Timberline Lodge.
Will the tour include time for food and tasting local produce?
Yes; the itinerary includes a stop in the Hood River Valley to sample fresh fruit and have lunch with mountain views.
Who operates the Mt. Hood Loop Tour?
The tour is offered by Oregon Tour Co.