Mount Hood, also known as Wy'east, is an active stratovolcano in the Cascade Range and is a member of the Cascade Volcanic Arc. It was formed by a subduction zone on the Pacific …

Just an hour east of Portland, Mount Hood isn’t just Oregon’s tallest peak; it’s an iconic destination that’s beloved for four seasons of outdoor adventure. If you’re considering a trip to …

Dec 26, 2023 · Towering over northern Oregon and within eyesight of the streets of Portland, Mount Hood stands at 11,240 feet and is the highest mountain in the state. This dormant …

Mar 12, 2025 · Mount Hood, highest peak (11,239 feet [3,425 metres]) in Oregon, U.S., and the fourth highest peak in the Cascade Range, 45 miles (70 km) east-southeast of Portland. It is a …

Dec 5, 2024 · Here in a region where Oregon’s tallest mountain meets the mightiest river, inspiration comes in full force — during hikes along towering trees and waterfalls, after farm …

4 days ago · The Mt. Hood National Forest encompasses 1.1 million acres, about one-third of it designated wilderness. The Forest offers year-round recreation opportunities and its …

Nov 6, 2023 · Mount Hood, which has been active for at least 500,000 years, occupies a long-lived focus of volcanic activity that has produced ancestral Hood-like volcanoes for the past …

Mount Hood, located about 50 miles east of Portland, Oregon, is one of the most climbed glaciated peaks in North America (#2 in the world behind Japan's Fuji-san, according to …

Nov 7, 2023 · Mount Hood is Oregon's highest peak and an active volcano of the Cascade Range. It is located about 80 km (50 mi) east of the Portland metropolitan area. Volcanism …

Mount Hood volcano, Oregon's highest peak, forms a prominent backdrop to the state's largest city, Portland, and contributes valuable water, scenic, and recreational resources that help …