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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Mt. Hood is the highest summit in Oregon, and the fourth highest in the Cascades. It features waterfalls, glaciers, and historic Timberline Lodge, built by local artisans during the Great Depression, and featuring the longest ski season in the US. To the north of Mt. Hood is the Hood River Valley. You will get intimate with this area through a visit to Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, fruit stands in the Hood River Valley, downtown Hood River (your opportunity for lunch and/or alcoholic beverages), and breathtaking stops in the eastern and western Columbia River Gorge (Multnomah Falls included). Your expert guide, with formal background in ecology and natural resources, will teach you about the natural and cultural history of the area, as you drive the Mt. Hood and Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byways. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel.
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Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
PA system so the back row can hear the guide
Lunch
Gratuities (always appreciated)
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup locations are flexible. We'll contact you the evening before to verify pickup time and location.
Mount Hood, Hood River, Oregon, United States Mt. Hood is a potentially active stratovolcano, the highest peak in Oregon, and the fourth highest in the Cascades. Not only is it known for its beauty, visible on the skyline of much of northern Oregon and southern Washington, but it is also the most climbed stratovolcano in the Cascades, easily accessible from Timberline Lodge, which is the only ski resort in the US that is open every month of the year. You will spend 1-2 hours at Timberline Lodge, on the mountain, just below the Palmer Glacier. 120 minutes
Timberline Lodge, Government Camp, Oregon, United States This Works Progress Administration project was dedicated by Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1937. It is one of the most unique, and expansive buildings in the State of Oregon, sitting on Mt. Hood above timberline, for utterly sublime views. You can divide your time among interpretive displays, food & drink venues, hiking in summer and snowplay in winter, as you like. The lodge is a National Historic Landmark, and the only ski resort in the US that is open every month of the year. 30 minutes
Draper Girls Country Farm, Parkdale, Oregon, United States Depending on the season, we'll stop at this charming orchard store, where you can buy fresh fruit & preserves, pet the cats and goats, and get a spectacular shot of Mt. Hood, weather permitting. 20 minutes
Apple Valley Country Store, Hood River, Oregon, United States Depending on the season, we'll stop at this homey country store, who not only sell fruit and preserves, but also homemade pies and huckleberry milkshakes! 20 minutes
Port of Hood River, Hood River, Oregon, United States Dubbed the "windsurfing capital" of the world, Hood River also has more breweries per capita than any other city in the US, and a plethora of tasting rooms, galleries, boutique shops, restaurants, and cafes. This is where you'll spend your lunch hour. 60 minutes
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon, United States The 85-mile (137-km) long Columbia Gorge NSA features waterfalls, mountains, monoliths, terraces, resort towns, vineyards, orchards, the Columbia River, a plethora of birds, and a plant community that changes dramatically between the west and east ends. 180 minutes
Rowena Crest Viewpoint, Mosier, Oregon, United States The quintessential photo opportunity for the eastern Gorge. 20 minutes
Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, Oregon, United States This 74-mile (123-km) long historic highway was inspired by the Axenstrasse in the Swiss Alps. These days one can no longer drive the entire highway, but we will drive portions of this picturesque, engineering marvel in both the eastern and western gorge, past basalt terraces and waterfalls.
Bridge of the Gods, Cascade Locks, Oregon, United States Columbia River crossing for the Pacific Crest Trail, and lowest point on that trail. Named for a Native American legend that explains the local geology.
Bonneville Lock & Dam, Cascade Locks, Oregon, United States Another National Historic Landmark, Bonneville Dam was the first Public Works Administration dam on the Columbia River, completed in 1938.
Bonneville Hatchery, Cascade Locks, Oregon, United States Largest hatchery in the state of Oregon.
Elowah Falls, Cascade Locks, Oregon, United States A hidden beauty...watch quickly, or you might miss it!
Beacon Rock, North Bonneville, Washington, United States The fifth largest free-standing monolith in the world. It is an 848-ft (258-m) volcanic plug, composed of columnar basalt, so similar in size and composition to Devil's Tower, Wyoming.
Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge, Hood River, Oregon, United States Don't miss this quirky waterfall as we pass by!
Multnomah Falls, Bridal Veil, Oregon, United States The tallest waterfall in the state, with a combined height of 620 feet. 30 minutes
Wahkeena Falls, Troutdale, Oregon, United States Another cute waterfall to watch for closely!
Crown Point State Park, Corbett, Oregon, United States Once known as Thor's Hammer, this geological feature towers above, with a crown-shaped building sitting atop, and a waterfall coming down the side.
Rooster Rock State Park, Corbett, Oregon, United States As we pass by, view the rock that inspired North America's oldest continuously running nudist beach!
Sandy River, Oregon, United States We'll cross the Sandy River between the Columbia Gorge and Willamette Valley. The Sandy's headwaters is a glacier on Mt. Hood, and the river is known for its Steelhead and Chinook runs. As a result, the Sandy is one of three tributaries of the Columbia who's dams have been removed since 2007.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Jenelle_H
13 Jul 2024
Highly recommend! My expectations were exceeded. We stopped at 3 waterfalls, Rowena Crest, Hood River for lunch and Timberline Lodge. The snacks were perfect and came in handy. Sam was very knowledgeable as our tour guide!
623teresitah
26 May 2024
We have a very good tour with Cher. She was very knowledgeable and informative. We maybe wish we could have stayed longer at Mount Hood. But overall, it was a good experience.
Andrew_J
19 Sep 2023
Took this amazing full day tour, we were picked up on exactly on time from our hotel in central Portland by our wonderful guide Cher who went above and beyond to make the excursion truly memorable. She had excellent knowledge of the area and was really engaging throughout the whole experience. As we were a relatively small group she was happy to tailor the day to our various interests and this tour was definitely one of the most enjoyable days of our entire holiday. Would definitely recommend.
This tour in
Oregon
is organized by
Terran Travels
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