Recreation
Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping, or camping outside of designated campgrounds, is a great way to enjoy the peace and solitude of the Forest.
The Barlow Ranger District is located east of the Cascades crest and encompasses about 280,000 acres.
Clackamas River Ranger District is located southwest of Mt. Hood and east of the small city of Estacada.
Hood River Ranger District spans the north, east, and part of the south side of Mt. Hood National Forest.
Zigzag Ranger District spans 250,000 acres on the south and west side of Mt. Hood and is about an hour from Portland.
The Mt. Hood National Forest section of the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 is 130.1 miles long. It enters Mt.
Timber Lake Trail #733
This is a kid-friendly hike to a quiet alpine lake in the Olallie Lake Scenic Area. The trail begins at Red Lake Trail #719 (5,120’) and ends at Timber Lake (5,160’). From Skyline Road (Forest…
Timberline Lodge & Ski Area
Site Open
Declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977, Timberline Lodge is one of Oregon’s most popular tourist attractions, drawing nearly two million visitors every year. Timberline Lodge operates under…
Timberline Lodge Trailheads
The Timberline Lodge parking lot provides access to many trails on the flanks of Mt. Hood. From the lodge you can access the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 or the Timberline Trail #600. There are also…
Timberline Summit Pass Ski Area
Site Closed
Timberline's Summit Pass (formerly known as Summit Ski Area) operates under a special use permit with the Mt. Hood National Forest.Summit Pass is the second oldest continuously operating ski area in…
Timberline to Town Trail #756
Timberline to Town connects the town of Government Camp to Timberline Lodge. The trail is a popular for mountain bikes and many people shuttle the trail. The trail can be connected with Crosstown…
Timberline Trail #600
This  ~40-mile trail enters the Mount Hood Wilderness and circumnavigates Mt. Hood with vistas, waterfalls, alpine meadows and west side Cascade forests. It was constructed primarily by the Civilian…
Tollgate Campground & Day Use
Site Open
Tollgate Campground is one of the most conveniently located campgrounds to Portland, making it a great headquarters for exploring the Mt. Hood area. It stands in the southwestern shadow of Oregon's…
Tollgate Trailhead
Tollgate Trailhead (1800') is located near the Tollgate Campground & Day Use Area, one of the most convenient sites to visit from Portland.The nearly 10-mile Pioneer Bridle Trail, which cuts through…
Top Spur Trailhead
Trails accessed via Top Spur Trailhead are within the west side of the Mount Hood Wilderness from the Lolo Pass area. Top Spur Trailhead is a popular trailhead, accessing several trails known for…
Triangle Lake Horse Camp (Olallie Lake)
Site Open
Triangle Lake Horse Camp is located on the south end of Triangle Lake in the Olallie Scenic area. While the lake is not visible from most campsites, it's just a short walk or ride down the…