McNeil Point, located on the northwest side of Mount Hood, is a subalpine and alpine area filled with meadows and great views of the mountain and surrounding ridges.
An unmarked trail leads to the long ridge and summit of Tomlike Mountain, located between Mount Hood and the Columbia River, with views from Mount Rainier to Mount Jefferson.
Wanting a good conditioning hike on a foggy and rainy day, we got a little more adventure than we anticipated when it got pitch dark for the last two miles of our hike.
September is a great time to hike to McNeil Point on Mount Hood! 11.2 miles 2,600 ft gain
Snowshoeing next to the Salmon River in an old-growth rainforest.
Shuttle hike on the Clackamas River Trail: Fish Creek to Indian Henry trailhead
The Old Salmon River Trail is located near Mount Hood and the small town of Welches, Oregon. This is an easy trail that’s great for a quick getaway, with plenty of lush green eye candy in the form of moss and ferns.
A friend and I wanted to get in one last backpacking trip before the season ended, so we decided to spend two nights at Burnt Lake, located on the west side of Mount Hood.
Beginning at Wahtum Lake, we hiked to the narrow open ridge and summit of Tomlike Mountain.
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