Mt. Hood National Forest

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The Mt. Hood National Forest encompasses 1.1 million acres, about one-third of it designated wilderness. The Forest offers year-round recreation opportunities and its watersheds provide drinking water to 1 million people in the greater Portland area.

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Plan your next visit!

 

  • Hike with a Ranger

    Visitors and Forest Service staff hiking on a Mt. Hood trail.

    Join Forest Service staff on a hike this summer! Each hike will be guided by recreation staff and will feature a scientist or specialist presenting a natural or cultural resource theme.

  • Wildfire Crisis Strategy on Mt. Hood

    Wildfire Crisis Strategy fireshed areas of focus around Mt. Hood.

    In early 2023, the Mt. Hood National Forest was selected to receive additional funding as part of the Wildfire Crisis Strategy. This landscape comprises Federal, State, Tribal, and private lands on and around the Mt. Hood National Forest and the project area includes three firesheds, several wilderness areas, and the Bull Run watershed.

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