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Recreation Opportunities

Mountain bikers enjoying a trail ride.

Biking

More than 200,000 people enjoy bicycling in Mt. Hood National Forest each year, and the sport’s popularity grows each year. If you don’t have a…
Several people climbing up a mountain, surrounded by snow and ice.

Climbing and Caving

The biggest climbing opportunity on Mt. Hood National Forest is - you guessed it! - summiting the mountain itself. Mt. Hood is the tallest mountain…
Hiker on trail surrounded by flowers with a mountain in distance.

Hiking

There are roughly 1,000 miles of trail in Mt. Hood National Forest. Please observe rules and regulations, stay on designated trails, be alert and…
Two people riding horses in a thick forest.

Horse Riding and Camping

There are plenty of places for horseback riders and campers to explore in Mt. Hood National Forest. Please review the following guidelines for…
A group of people fishing on a river from the shore.

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting

With more than 10 Wild & Scenic Rivers and plenty of both big & small game, hunting and fishing are popular pastimes on Mt. Hood National Forest. In…
OHV Recreation on Mt. Hood National Forest

Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)

Mt. Hood National Forest provides three dynamic Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) use areas:La Dee Flats OHV Area (7 miles south of Estacada)McCubbins Gulch…
A person in a kayak in white water

Water Activities

With over 150 lakes and 14 Wild & Scenic Rivers, Mt. Hood National Forest abounds with water-related recreational activities.RestrictionsPWCs, or…
Snowboarder jumping

Winter Sports

Mt. Hood National Forest is centered around its namesake mountain, which means the Forest has plenty of snowy destinations in the winter. With more…
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