Itinerary
- Day 1
Portland to Mount Hood
You'll drive up through the Columbia River Gorge and stop to take in Multnomah Falls before heading to Hood Meadows for your first hike. The trail winds through pine forest where you might spot native ferns, edible berries, and waterfalls along the way. After grabbing lunch by the falls, you'll settle into Timeberline Lodge and have dinner in the Cascade Dining Room.
- Meals
- Lunch (Prepared by guide at waterfall location), Dinner (Cascade Dining Room at Timeberline Lodge)
Included Activities
- Short walk to Benson Bridge to view Multnomah Falls
- Hood Meadows lollipop loop hike through temperate rainforest
- Identify native ferns, edible and non-edible berries, flora, and trees along the trail
- Hike to Sahale Falls or Umbrella Falls
- Lunch prepared by guide at waterfall location
- Dinner at Cascade Dining Room, Timeberline Lodge
Landmarks/POIs Multnomah Falls Benson Bridge Hood Meadows Sahale Falls Umbrella Falls - Day 2
Mount Hood
Start the morning with the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet at the lodge, then head out to hike Mount Hood's slopes. You'll climb to Silcox Hut at Palmer Glacier's base for views of Mount Jefferson and Three Sisters. Later you'll explore the lodge's famous film location from 'The Shining,' then drive to Trillium Lake for more hiking and optional swimming. The day wraps up with either a cookout by the lake or dinner at a hand-picked restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast (All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet at lodge)
Included Activities
- All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet at lodge
- Hike on Mount Hood trail toward summit
- Stop for food and water at Silcox Hut at Palmer Glacier base
- Visit lodge lobby with film about hotel structure
- Hiking around Trillium Lake
- Optional afternoon swimming at Trillium Lake
Optional Activities
- Cookout dinner as sun sets over Trillium Lake
- Hand-picked restaurant dinner
Landmarks/POIs Mount Hood Palmer Glacier Silcox Hut Mount Jefferson Three Sisters Trillium Lake - Day 3
Mount Hood
After breakfast you'll head east for white water rafting on the Deschutes River, spending about 2.5 to 3 hours navigating class II and III rapids. Keep an eye out for bighorn sheep against the basalt cliffs as you go. You'll have a hearty picnic lunch, then finish with a hike along the White River to see White River Glacier and Mount Hood's summit. By evening you'll return to the lodge for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast at lodge), Lunch (Hearty picnic lunch after rafting), Dinner (Dinner at lodge)
Included Activities
- Early breakfast at lodge
- White water rafting on Deschutes River - 2.5-3 hours with class II and III rapids
- Wildlife viewing - bighorn sheep and basalt cliff scenery
- Picnic lunch after rafting
- White River hike with views of White River Glacier and Mount Hood summit
- Dinner at lodge
Landmarks/POIs Deschutes River White River White River Glacier - Day 4
Mount Hood to Portland
Have your last breakfast at the lodge before heading to Government Camp. You'll hike through high alpine forest and meadows with views of Mount Jefferson and Mount Hood, then eat lunch by a secluded alpine lake. On clear days this lake gives you nice profile views of Mount Hood. After lunch you'll hike back to the van and follow the Oregon Trail route back to Portland, ending your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Final meal at lodge), Lunch (Lunch at secluded high alpine lake)
Included Activities
- Final breakfast at lodge
- Combined 2-trail hike through high alpine forest and meadows
- Views of Mount Jefferson and Mount Hood during hike
- Lunch at secluded high alpine lake
- Return hike to van
Landmarks/POIs Government Camp Mount Hood Mount Jefferson
