Mount Hood & The Columbia River Gorge
Discover Oregon's Mount Hood and Columbia River Gorge: Mountains, Waterfalls,
Fishing, and Outdoor Adventures. Oregon's Mount Hood and Columbia River Gorge region
is one of the Pacific Northwest's most spectacular outdoor destinations, known
for its snowcapped mountains, breathtaking waterfalls, lush forests, scenic highways,
and endless recreational opportunities. Towering over the landscape at 11,249 feet,
Mount Hood is Oregon's highest peak and a year-round playground for outdoor enthusiasts, with skiing,
snowboarding, camping, and incredible hiking trails. The nearby Columbia River Gorge is famous for its cliffs,
historic scenic highway, and iconic waterfalls, including Multnomah Falls, one of Oregon's
most photographed natural attractions. Fishing is a major draw throughout the region,
with the Columbia River offering opportunities to catch Chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead,
sturgeon, and smallmouth bass, while the Hood River, Sandy River, and surrounding mountain
lakes provide additional opportunities for trout and seasonal salmon and steelhead fishing.
Hikers can explore everything from the beautiful alpine scenery surrounding Trillium Lake
and Timberline Lodge to the waterfall-lined trails of the Columbia River Gorge, including Eagle Creek
and Wahclella Falls. Water recreation is equally impressive, with Hood River recognized as a world-class destination
for windsurfing and kiteboarding, while kayaking, paddleboarding, boating, and rafting attract adventurers
to the Columbia River and surrounding waterways.
