Tilly Jane A-Frame

The Tilly Jane A-Frame can sleep up to 20 people and can be reserved in the winter on Recreation.gov. The Tilly Jane A-Frame is an ideal getaway for individuals, groups, and families who enjoy the great outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The facility is one of the oldest structures on Mt. Hood and is a popular cabin used by winter recreationists. Peak season for use of the cabin is usually November through June; ​winter conditions often exist in the area for nine months of the year. It provides access to scenic terrain, specifically hiking, snowshoeing and backcountry skiing activities. 

During the summer months (usually July through September) the A-Frame is easily accessed by taking a short quarter-mile walk through the Tilly Jane Campground. During the winter months (October through June) it serves as a winter retreat for persons hardy enough to make the effort to get to the cabin from the Tilly Jane Sno-Park. Visitors can ski to the cabin following a nine-mile gently sloping road or climb the historic Tilly Jane Ski Trail, which is roughly 2.7 miles and has an elevation gain of 1,900 feet. Skis or snowshoes are highly recommended! Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety. Backcountry travel experience is highly recommended; you will likely want to pack in many of the same things you would bring on any backcountry trip. Propane cannisters also recommended. Minimal cell phone coverage.

The Portland chapter of the Oregon Nordic Club (ONC-PDX) restores, manages, and maintains the historic Tilly Jane cabins on Mt. Hood. For more information, visit their Tilly Jane A-Frame webpage or send the organization an email at TillyJane@onc.org.

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