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 courteous, minimize your impact, and avoid muddy areas.

Trail etiquette for hikers generally calls for yielding to horses/pack animals, allowing equestrians and bicyclists to pass. Please resist the urge to cut switchbacks and create (or further establish) social trails. Tread Lightly and practice Leave No Trace ethics.

Backpacking

Backpacking is essentially a more advanced level of hiking. Generally speaking, backpacking is hiking for a longer period of time over a further distance, and typically includes at least one night of camping. Backpacking means you're bringing everything you need on your adventure in your pack, including clothes, food, and camping gear. 
Those who want to backpack are most often interested in exploring the deeper, more remote parts of the national forest off the beaten path. Wilderness is an excellent place for backpacking. Mt. Hood National Forest offers many opportunities for both short- and long-distance backpackers.

Day Hikes

Day hikes vary from just 30 minutes to a few hours. With more than 1,000 miles of trail on the Forest, there are plenty of day hiking options for visitors to choose from.

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Alder Flat Trailhead

Trailhead for Alder Flat Trail #574. Parking area has space for 4-5 vehicles with limited overflow.Be careful in burned areas. Watch out for burned trees, eroded slopes, mudslides, missing…

Alpine Campground

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High on Mount Hood, near the headwaters of the Salmon River, the Alpine Campground is the highest on the Forest. Snow can be present in mid-summer.  This campground offers excellent access to nearby…

Armstrong Campground

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Armstrong Campground is a small campground, right on the edge of the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River. The river flows right by spacious, family-friendly campsites, giving visitors plenty of access to…

Badger Creek Trailhead

An outhouse is available at the nearby campground. Four parking spaces are available, and additional parking available at the campground. Additional information is available at the trailhead on a…

Badger Lake Campground

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Badger Lake Campground is adjacent to Badger Lake and one of the major portals into the Badger Creek Wilderness. It's a rough drive to the campground, but campers are rewarded with a beautiful lake…

Bagby Hot Springs

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* Do NOT take smaller roads to Bagby, regardless of what Google Maps says. *Bagby OverviewThese natural hot springs are located among towering firs adjacent to a secluded tributary of the Clackamas…

Barlow Pass Sno-Park & Trailhead

Barlow Pass Trailhead/Sno-Park is located along the Historic Barlow Road. There are several old-fashioned interpretive signs along the path. This trail also provides major access to the Pacific…

Bennett Pass Sno-Park & Trailhead

This Sno-Park is a great option for recreating early in the winter season due to the higher elevation. Follow direction of Mt. Hood Meadows parking staff for access on busy days. This parking lot…

Bonney Crossing Campground

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Located on beautiful Badger Creek, at the foot of the Badger Creek Wilderness, this popular campground appeals to those who enjoy fishing, hiking, or horseback riding. This quiet campground is…

Bonney Meadows Campground

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A small, quiet campground with horse corrals, Bonney Meadows is adjacent to beautiful meadows lined with single track used by hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. Campers can wake up and go for a…