I’ve lived in Oregon for a long time now, but for some reason or another, I have never put together a list of the best places to see in Oregon. I finally sat down and put one together. Here are the best of the best in no particular order.

26 Amazing Thing To See in Oregon

The first three things on this list can all be seen on my Southern Oregon Road Trip Itinerary! This itinerary also includes the waterfall trail. 

Crater Lake 

Crater Lake National Park is in the Cascade Mountains of southern Oregon. It’s known for its namesake Crater Lake, formed by the now-collapsed volcano, Mount Mazama. Wizard Island is a cinder cone near the western edge of the lake. The Rim Drive, a road surrounding the lake, offers views of the park’s volcanic formations. The park’s numerous trails include Sun Notch, with views of the Phantom Ship, a small island.

Oregon Caves

Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve is a protected area in the northern Siskiyou Mountains of southwestern Oregon in the United States. The 4,554-acre park, including the marble cave, is 20 miles east of Cave Junction, on Oregon Route 46.

Out’n’About Treehouse Treesort

 Set on 36 acres of countryside next to Siskiyou National Forest, this imaginative treehouse resort is 11.4 miles from Cave Junction and 26.8 miles from the Oregon Caves National Monument. Learn more.

Painted Hills

The Painted Hills in eastern Oregon near the small town of Mitchell, is one of the three units of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, located in Wheeler County, Oregon. It totals 3,132 acres and is located 9 miles northwest of Mitchell, Oregon.

The Painted Hills are a collection of hills that were created from a series of volcanic ash eruptions that formed approximately 32 million years ago. What makes them so special is fact that they’re colored in different tones of red, tan, orange, gold, and black that change during the year depending on the light levels. 

Unlike most depictions of Oregon, this part of the state is a high dry desert, a sight you wouldn’t exactly expect to find here! The area is surrounded by hiking trails and other natural wonders like the Sheep Rock Unit, which will give you an insight into the area’s history through fossilized rocks.

Not far from the Painted Hills is a phenomenal working ranch that you can visit: Silvies Valley Ranch: A Luxury Dude Ranch in Eastern Oregon

Lava Tubes

The cave is part of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. The cave temperature is a constant 42 degrees, so wear warm clothing. This one-mile cave is one of the longest lava tubes in Oregon and offers self-guided exploration.

The Oregon Garden

The Oregon Garden is an 80-acre botanical garden and tourist attraction in Silverton, Oregon, south of Portland and not far from Salem. Opened in 1999, it is home to over 20 gardens, including a rose garden, children’s garden, and Silverton market garden. It is open 365 days a year and hosts both public and private events. The land is also home to the Gordon House, Oregon’s only Frank Lloyd Wright home. 879 West Main Street, Silverton, Oregon.

 

Silver Falls State Park

Silver Falls State Park is a state park located near Silverton, about 20 miles east-southeast of Salem. It is the largest state park in Oregon with an area of more than 9,000 acres, with more than 24 miles of walking trails, 14 miles of horse trails, and a 4-mile bike path. Its 8.7-mile  Canyon Trail/Trail of Ten Falls runs along the banks of Silver Creek and by ten waterfalls, from which the park received its name. Four of the ten falls have amphitheater-like surroundings that allow the trail to pass behind the flow of the falls.

 

Ecola State Park

This state park is located just north of Cannon Beach. Ecola State Park stretches along 9 miles of coastline. I consider this to be the most beautiful beach in Oregon.

 

Smith Rock State Park

Smith Rock State Park is an American state park located in central Oregon’s High Desert near the communities of Redmond and Terrebonne. Its sheer cliffs of tuff and basalt are ideal for rock climbing of all difficulty levels.

Sand Dunes

 

White water rafting on the Deschutes River

There are lots of places along the Deschutes to raft. We went Whitewater Rafting with Sun Country Tours

Willamette Valley Wine Country

Lighthouses in Newport

International Test Rose Garden

The International Rose Test Garden is a rose garden in Washington Park in Portland, Oregon, United States. There are over 10,000 rose bushes of approximately 650 varieties. This is a free attraction.

Lan Su Chinese Garden

Formerly known as the Portland Classical Chinese Garden and titled the Garden of Awakening Orchids, is a walled Chinese garden enclosing a full city block, roughly 40,000 square feet. 239 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209

Hoyt Arboretum

Hoyt Arboretum is Portland’s museum of living trees where we grow and exhibit trees and plants from around the world while educating our community and conserving vitally important plant biodiversity.  The arboretum is open free to the public and encompasses 189 ridge-top acres in Washington Park that are accessible by 12 miles of trails. Our collection nurtures 6,000 specimens from around the world, including over 2,000 species, 63 of which are vulnerable or endangered.

Jerry’s Rogue River Jet Boats

Go on a 104-Mile Wilderness Whitewater will travel into the ‘Wild’ section, an area only accessible by jet boating, rafting, and hiking. Jerry’s is the only commercial jet boat trip allowed to operate in this remote twelve-mile section.

Timberline Lodge

Timberline Lodge is a mountain lodge on the south side of Mount Hood. Constructed from 1936 to 1938 by the Works Progress Administration, it was built and furnished by local artisans during the Great Depression.

Things to do on Mt. Hood

Wind Surfing and Kite Surfing in Hood River – Hood River is the windsurfing capital of the world. People come from all of the world to windsurf and kitesurf here. It’s fun to watch.

8 Kid-Friendly Wineries in Hood River

McMenamins

McMenamins is a family-owned chain of brewpubs, breweries, music venues, historic hotels, and theater pubs in the Pacific Northwest.

Sahalie Falls

Powell Books

John Day Fossil Beds

Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway

Get Travel Insurance

Unfortunately, there are a lot of things that can go wrong on any trip. Be prepared for the worst with travel insurance. We use Travelex or Safety Wing (often cheaper).

Book Flights

I use Skyscanner to find flights. I use it so much, I wrote an entire guide to finding cheap flights with Skyscanner! Another option for finding deals is FlightHub.

Book a Place to Stay

I recommend using Expedia.com or Hotels.com for most hotel bookings. I prefer to book directly with Marriott when I stay there because of their excellent military discount.

If you prefer staying in a vacation rental instead, I recommend VRBO. If you are looking for a hostel, I use HostelWorld.

Choose Activities and Tours

To find great activities in any area I use Viator. If we are visiting a city with lots of popular attractions I always check CityPass, PogoPass, and GoCard to see if they have discount cards available. Groupon also tends to have a lot of local travel deals.

When I want to book a full-on multi-day tour I use TourRadar. They’ve got fantastic weekly deals. If going somewhere in Mexico or the Caribbean, I use Apple Vacations.

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Mt. Hood is made up of 11 glaciers and a series of sleepy little towns including Government Camp, Welches, and Zig Zag. After living at the base of Mt. Hood for over ten years and teaching all of my kids to ski here, I’ve got more than a few tips. 

Tip #1: Before you head up anywhere on the mountain during the snowy season, remember to always carry snow chains for your tires.

Tip #2: Don’t forget to purchase a snow pass which will allow you to park on the mountain.

Tip #3: If you need ski or snowboard tuning and repair, I recommend Boots and More. Greg is a great guy and does excellent work at fantastic prices.

Ski Year Round!

That’s right, on Mt. Hood you can ski basically year-round. Mt. Hood is home to five ski resorts, one of which is open all year long.

Timberline

Timberline stays open all year except for two weeks in September. Winter athletes from around the country visit Mt. Hood in the summer to keep training. Timberline has 3690 vertical feet of terrain for beginners, intermediates, and experts. This is the only ski resort in North America open all year.

There’s Noah pictured above last April snowboarding for the first time! Timberline has lessons, but he just popped up and snowboarded down the mountain. I couldn’t believe it. We love skiing in the spring when the snow is still amazing, but it’s not so cold. This year we will easily be skiing until the end of May.

I think skiing at Timberline is the best on Mt. Hood and Meadows a close second. Because Timberline is located at 6,000 feet on Mt. Hood, the ski area is one of the few where you start at the lodge, ski down and then ride the chairlift back up. 

Mt. Hood Meadows

Mt. Hood Meadows is one of the largest ski areas in Oregon offering assorted runs for all skiing and snowboarding abilities. It covers 2,159 acres and offers 240 acres of night skiing! Meadows Ski Resort is located an hour and a half outside of Portland, Oregon up on Mt. Hood. To get there you take highway 26 to highway 35. Once you get close you can’t miss the signs directing you into the parking lots.

If your kids need to learn to ski they have lessons. If your kids are too little to ski or just don’t want to ski they have daycare available.

For beginners, it has a covered magic carpet, which is a conveyor belt skiers can stand on that takes them to the top of a slope. This is ideal for beginners who are not yet ready for the ski lift. Sadly, I can speak from first-hand experience … no one wants to fall off a lift!

Pros

• A large ski resort with many runs for all levels.
• They have the Ballroom carpet, which is fantastic for kids (and grownups) just starting out.
• The lodge has multiple restaurants, rentals, sports shop, and a daycare.
• They have a ski and snowboarding school for ages four and up.
• Daycare for ages six weeks to eleven years.

Cons

• The resort is further up the mountain, making it colder and at times the wind is brutal.
• Kids will definitely need goggles to ski here.
• It’s more expensive than the other ski resorts on Mt. Hood.
• Other than the magic carpet area, it’s a little too steep for kids just starting out.

Mt. Hood Skibowl

Skibowl has diverse terrain with green, blue, and black runs. Mt. Hood Skibowl is often the most affordable option for what it offers. Night skiing is even cheaper, which is surprising since Skibowl is the largest night skiing area in North America. Located in Government Camp, it is the quickest ski resort to get to from Portland.

Summit Ski Area

Summit Ski Area is perfect for beginners because of its tiny size and the affordability of their ski and snowboard school. Their instruction is the cheapest on Mt. Hood and I consider it a ski area for beginners and kids, but it’s possible I am biased as this is where I taught my kids to ski.

The Summit Ski Area has only one lift that sources skiers to a green run or a blue run.

Random Fact: Summit Ski Area is the second oldest continuously operating ski area in the United States, established in 1927.

Cooper Spur

Cooper Spur is a lesser-known ski spot on Mt. Hood. It’s a great ski area for beginners with one lift and only 10 runs. I find that there are many locals that have never heard of Cooper Spur, which means it is rarely crowded.

It’s Not Just Skiing!

Skiing is just one of the many snow activities on Mt. Hood. They also have tubing, sightseeing, hiking, sledding, horseback riding and more.

Snow Tubing

SkiBowl is home to a one-of-a-kind snow tubing experience, Skibowl’s night time cosmic tubing. During cosmic tubing, they blast pop-rock music over large speakers and light up the hill with black and colored lights. This is the only place in the United States that offers cosmic tubing.

Snow tubing is also available at Summit Ski Area and Copper Spur.

3. Sledding

If you do not want to pay for snow tubing you certainly don’t need to. There is an abundance of snow parks where you can sled for free with your own gear instead. We recommend Snow Bunny, Glacier View Sno Park and Trailhead, and Little John Sno Park.

4. Snowshoe

Snowshoe out to a glistening frozen lake that looks like it came straight from the pages of a fairy tale hidden in a forest untouched by visitors. With more than 1,200 trails to snowshoe and hike around Mt. Hood territory, this list could get lengthy! I’m sticking with a few popular hikes that can be hiked year-round.

Remember that the snow levels can get extreme during any month, so it is important to always check in with a Ranger Station to find out snow conditions before you hike any of Mt. Hood’s trails.

Trillium Lake
Trillium Lake is a 4.4 mile snowshoe hike during the winter with an incredible payoff, an amazing view of the frozen Trillium Lake and Mt. Hood. The trail is gentle and well groomed. You can also cross-country ski around this lake.

Little Zigzag Falls
This is a quick 1-mile round-trip hike perfect for those hiking with kids.

Wildwood Recreation Site
This recreation area offers hiking trails for any experience level, including boardwalks. The Cascade Streamwatch Trail is an accessible, 3/4-mile paved loop that features quality educational displays and picturesque views of the Salmon River, including a fish viewing window below the stream level. The fish viewing is amazing when the salmon are running in the fall. The Wetlands Trail is an accessible, 3/4-mile loop trail leading to the more challenging Boulder Ridge Trail, a 4.7-mile hike up the steep slopes of Huckleberry Mountain into the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness. These trails can have snow on them in winter depending on the snow level.

Should You Climb Mt. Hood?

For most people, the answer is absolutely not. Mt. Hood is the second most climbed mountain in the world, but I am certainly not going to suggest you head out to climb it. 

Mt. Hood rises 11,239 feet above sea level (USGS), and its base spreads over 92 square miles. If you want to hike there are plenty of fantastic trails to pick from that are safe. There are people who climb Mt. Hood every year, but they have trained and often know the mountain well or they have hired someone to take them up. If you are in good shape and have trained to climb Mt. Hood you can estimate 4-7 hours to the summit. Other climbers should prepare for a longer climb, maybe 6-9 hours.

The weather on Mt. Hood can change rapidly, so if this is something you are determined to do research, research, research. And when in doubt, cancel your climb. It’s not worth the risk.

Note: I suggest not climbing, but I do recommend hiking.

Glorious Hiking

Mt. Hood hiking is unbeatable. Here are a few of our favorites. 

Mt. Hood Meadows: Mt. Hood Meadows offers a scenic chairlift in the summer that will take you far enough up that you will have lots of hiking options. On the way up and down you can enjoy sweeping views of Mt. Hood.

Trillium Lake: One of the most popular places for a hike is Trillium Lake. Trillium lake is a man-made lake built in the Summit Meadows area near Government Camp offering year-round recreational opportunities. You can snowshoe and cross-country ski to the lake in the winter. (I was so surprised when I found out this was a man-made lake. I thought this was only done in drier states with few natural lakes like Texas.)

Little Zigzag Falls: A super simple hike, just a mile round trip. 

Mt. Hood Restaurants

To be honest, I do not think there are a lot of good dining options on Mt. Hood. There are a few worth mentioning.

Y Bar at Timberline Lodge

After a long day of skiing at Timberline pop into the Y bar for a treat. Their s’more’s dip and the hot chocolate are both wonderful.

If you need some regular food that isn’t pure sugar the nachos are a good option for splitting. 

Joe’s Donuts

If you are headed up the mountain through Sandy be sure to stop at Joe’s Donuts. You can have them for a snack or for breakfast. 

Ratskellers

Until I had the chicken alfredo at Ratskellers, I never understood why anyone would order chicken alfredo over another option. But once I tried their version, it completely opened my eyes. It’s everything it’s supposed to be, creamy cheesy perfection.

After finishing up on the slopes, you must stop in for their famous Huckleberry shake, huckleberry pie, or a maple bacon bar. Huckleberry Inn is located in Government Camp and open 24 hours a day.

Blue Ox Bar

This unique bar used to be a wood storage area, but was converted into a bar in 1937 when the lodge opened and someone realized that there was no bar. They keep a bourbon cocktail on tap, “Hohnstein’s Dancing On The Bar Again” made with oak-aged bourbon, huckleberry syrup, apple shrub infused with black pepper, fresh thyme, lemon & ginger served on the rocks with a splash of club soda.

Where to Stay on Mt. Hood

After staying at many places I can wholeheartedly recommend these three as my top picks:

Timberline Lodge
If ski in/ski out accommodations is what you seek, then this is where you should stay. Why? Because Timberline Lodge is the only ski-in/ski-out lodge in the state of Oregon. Just because this is the only option does not mean you are compromising on quality, this beautiful lodge is a National Historic Landmark and overall a wonderful place to stay.

Best Western Government Camp

One of our family’s favorite places to stay on Mt. Hood is the Best Western located in Government Camp. The location is fantastic, near Timberline and even closer to Skibowl. It also doesn’t hurt that almost every restaurant up there is in Government Camp! This Best Western has rooms with two queen beds, a microwave, and a refrigerator in them. Plus, there is a complimentary full breakfast. If you are planning on skiing Timberline, keep in mind that Best Western guests can purchase discounted lift tickets at the hotel.

Resort at the Mountain
The Resort at the Mountain in Welches is an excellent place to stay. Fireside rooms are cozy with real log fireplaces, perfect for warming you up on a cold night. They have a golf course on-site and the location is close to hiking and skiing.

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Hiking the Oneonta Gorge

One of the most photographed hikes in Oregon is the Oneonta Gorge in the scenic Columbia Gorge area. It is an incredible hike, but somewhat difficult. You have to climb over rocks and tree stumps and wade through water most of the time. This is a river hike and I suggest you do not take a pet.

• The hike is only 0.6 miles, 1.2 miles round trip.
• Due to congestion where there are obstacles to climb over the hike will take at least an hour and a half. The day we went that is how long it took us and it was somewhat crowded. On a more crowded day, it could easily take 2 hours since you have to wait for people to pass.
• You will get wet. If you happen to slip you will be totally soaked.
• Waterproof cameras only. The same goes for cell phones!
• Do not carry other items with you like a water bottle. You will need both hands free when climbing over logs.
• It is cold in the gorge and the water is freezing. Hike it on a day that is at least 80 degrees.

All of my photos were taken Memorial Weekend in May 2017. This will give you an idea of the water levels. According to one of our friends, hiking with us, the water level was higher in May than it was in September.

Hiking Oneonta Gorge with Kids

If you are taking children on this hike there are some things to consider.

• Children should be a minimum of 4’6″. There are times that the water came up above my waist and my youngest son could barely touch.
• Kids should not carry anything. They will need both of their hands free to grab onto various stumps and rocks to help them climb over obstacles along the way.
• Tennis shoes are a must for kids. No flip flops, absolutely no bare feet, and to be honest, even water shoes are not good enough. They will need good shoes. Find an old pair of tennis shoes and have them wear those. And yes, the shoes will get totally and completely soaked but when you are climbing over piled up logs and walking down a stream you will be glad you have them. 
• No picnicking on this trail. There is nowhere you would want to sit down and enjoy a picnic.
• Have towels waiting for you in the car.
• Have boys wear their swim trunks instead of shorts.

The entrance to the hike if coming from the south is a cave which means you basically walk through a tunnel to enter the hike.

Here you can get an idea of why things get backed up along the hike. To get over some boulders and trees there is a narrow area where everyone climbs up. You basically have to wait your turn because people are trying to either hike out of the Oneonta Gorge or hike into it. So, you have people going both directions in a small space. 

How to Get to Oneonta Gorge 

From Portland, OR: Travel east on Interstate 84 to Bridal Veil, Exit #28.  Follow the off-ramp to the intersection with the Historic Highway and turn left (heading east).  Travel about 6 miles to the parking area, which is a small pullout on the south side of the highway. 

From Hood River, OR: Travel west on Interstate 84 to Ainsworth, Exit #35.  Travel west on the Historic Highway about 1.5 miles to the parking area, which is a small pullout on the south side of the highway

There is a parking lot nearby just off the Historic Columbia River Highway. We were able to park easily.

All in all, Oneonta Gorge is one hike every nature lover should have on their bucket list! It’s a great way to get away from your day to day life and escape into the beautiful Oregon wilderness. The unique beauty of the area will leave you breathless. Regardless, if you’re looking for a fun outdoor activity, visiting Oneonta Gorge is a great idea that is well worth the effort for any outdoor enthusiast.

Our family has done many hikes out in the Scenic Columbia Gorge. Here are some of our favorite family hikes:

Wahclella Falls

Punch Bowl Falls

11 Kid-Friendly Hikes in the Columbia Gorge river area including Fairy Falls, Pony Tail falls, Wahkeena Falls, and more! 

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During the summer months Skibowl, up on Mt. Hood and only an hour from Portland, Oregon in Government Camp, is open despite having no snow. Instead of offering skiing and other winter activities they operate an adventure park with a whole assortment of family-friendly activities.

• THE ADVENTURE PARK IS OPEN WEEKENDS DURING THE SPRING UNTIL JUNE 12TH – WEATHER PERMITTING. After June 12th they are open 7 days a week.

They offer different types of passes. We got the Action Pass that combines over 20 attractions into one pass. The pass costs around $39, but if you have military id you get the active duty members half off and a discount on the rest of the family. 

The Pacific Northwest’s only ½ Mile Dual Alpine Slide! Enjoy a drop of 350 feet over the half mile ride with average speeds around 20 MPH. Don’t worry if you’ve never done this before they will explain it to you.

We saw lots of people mountain biking down the mountain while we were riding the Alpine slide. It looked like they had some good trails. The same lift that takes you up for the Alpine slide takes you up with your bikes. A pass to mountain bike is $32. Here’s a video of what to expect on the Alpine Slide.

Aqua Rollers, also known as Human Hampster Balls, is the sport of rolling around in a large game area or in a shallow pool of water in a giant inflatable ball. Kids must be at least 3 years old and 48″ tall to participate.

They have bungee trampolines for larger and smaller people/kids. Tip: make sure they don’t secure the harness to tight, it will make jumping a lot less fun.

The Kid’s Super Fun Play Zone is 2,400 square feet of kid’s-only playground! Dive into the adventure with the enormous ball pit, followed by the bungee room, climbing tubes, slides, rollers and net walks. To be honest my husband and I also had a lot of fun playing in here, even though we were unsure if we were suppose to be in there.

These were some of the activities we did while we were here. Unfortunately we didn’t give ourselves enough time to do everything that was included on our passes. Next time we go we will arrive much earlier in the day.

Other activities – There were lots of activities we didn’t do like the bungee jump or the zip lines. These types of activities cost more money and have different age and height restrictions.

Here is a full list of Adventure Park Activities

• Alpine Slide
• Amaze’n Maze
• Aqua Rollers
• Batting Cages
• Bungee Jump
• Bungee Trampoline
• Disc Golf
• Horseback & Pony Rides
• Interpretive Trails
• Jacob’s Ladder
• Kid’s Play Zone
• Kiddy Karts
• Malibu Raceway
• Miniature Golf
• Mountain Bike Park
• Rock Wall
• Scenic Sky Chair
• Summer Tube Hill
• Tree Top Action Zone
• Volleyball & Badminton
• Zip Line

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Where to go Sledding on Mt. Hood

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We just got back from another day trip up to Mt. Hood Skibowl, a fantastic ski resort in Government Camp.

Skibowl Military Discount

We decided to get season passes there this year. With their military discount we got a great deal. They offer military members half off tickets and half off season passes. For the military members family get 25% off. 

Mt. Hood Skibowl

The best thing about Mt. Hood Skibowl, besides having 65 runs, is the price.

Skiing on Mt. Hood can be expensive, but Ski Bowl is cheaper than most of the others.

The second best thing is the location. Located right off the highway as you get into Government Camp. Ski Bowl West is right before you actually go into Government Camp. This makes it the closest ski resort to Portland, Oregon.

Ski Bowl East is almost as close only a few more minutes away. One ticket gets you into their West and East sides.

One of the times we went to ski up here they were closed. Apparently depending on the month, they are not open every day. 

Like all ski resorts they offer lessons and have rentals available. 

Night Skiing

Mt Hood Skibowl has the largest night skiing terrain in the country. All lifts, including the Lower Bowl, Upper Bowl, Multorpor and Cascade lifts have lighting, providing 34 lit runs. Night skiing is another great way to save money on skiing. 

Cosmic Snow Tubing

Mt. Hood Skibowl also offers snow tubing, including cosmic snow tubing at night. This is the only place in the United States that offers cosmic snow tubing. 

The Snow Tube & Adventure Park at Skibowl East is open everyday for winter break through Jan.1st!

The tube hill includes 8 lanes of tube hills, the conveyer-assist lift, the Amazen Maze plus Frosty’s Playland with Kiddie Carousel, 4300 sq.foot Indoor Playland, Kiddie Snowmobiles, and the Multorpor Lodge.

Tubing costs

Ski Break

When you take a ski break head upstairs to the Beer Stube to load up on carbs, like Nacho Chili Cheese Fries or a mound of nachos.

Mt. Hood Shuttle

Mt. Hood Express transit is a public bus operating seven days a week between the city of Sandy and Timberline Lodge & Ski Area with stops at Skibowl West, the Best Western  Mt.Hood Inn, Collins Lake Resort, Government Camp East, and Timberline Lodge & Ski Area.

There are six Express bus runs every day and one additional late night bus run during the winter season from December 1 to March 31, 2o19. One-way fare is $2 and an all-day ticket is $5 (exact change required).

During the summer Mt. Hood Ski Bowl has an adventure park.

To plan your entire trip to Mt. Hood see our Mt. Hood Guide. It has suggestions on where to stay and eat. 

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This short video will show you how flat the runs are. Our daughter was skiing for her second time. It was amazing how much better she did when we took her to an easier place to ski. She also took a lesson which was cheap and good. The lesson price included the ski rental!

Some things to know before you go ski Summit:

• 2 Person ski lift
• Only one lift, meaning you are going to ski the same runs all day long.
• Snowboarding is allowed
• Public restrooms available, but they are out by the road
• Small snack shack
• Rentals Available and included in lessons
• Tubing hill
• No Daycare
• The runs are flat, making it easier for beginners.
• They have a ski school.
• All the runs are green.
• It is cheap! It might just be the cheapest place to ski on the mountain.

And it certainly doesn’t hurt that the view is beautiful.

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