Tilly Jane Guard Station

Tilly Jane Guard Station is located high on the northeast side of Mt. Hood at an elevation of 5,700 feet. It was built in 1934 and initially received seasonal use for back-country access and fire protection. The cabin is one of five structures in the area built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and is part of the Cloud Cap/Tilly Jane Historic District. The facility is operated and maintained by a nonprofit, Friends of Tilly Jane Cabins, under a permit from the Forest Service.

Tilly Jane Guard Station is one of the oldest structures on Mt. Hood and provides shelter for warmth and an escape from the elements while participating in a variety of activities, specifically winter-related recreation. During the winter months it serves as a winter retreat for visitors hardy enough to access the cabin from the Tilly Jane Sno-Park. The Guard Station is set up for 8 people and is usually only accessible via skis or snowshoes; Cloud Cap Road is closed from late October until early July. 

Guests can access the cabin following a 9-mile, gently sloping road, or via the historic Tilly Jane Ski Trail, which is roughly 2.7 miles with an elevation gain of 1,900 feet. Skis with skins or snowshoes are highly recommended and travelers should be prepared for extreme weather conditions. The Tilly Jane Ski Trail is poorly marked due to the 2008 Gnarl Ridge Fire, so it's important to stay alert and have a map. Guests should be experienced in backcountry travel and survival skills. Guests must also bring several of their own amenities. More information about reservations can be found on Recreation.gov. Join the Friends of Tilly Jane Facebook group for more information.