Mount Hood Day Trip: Timberline & Fruit Loop

10 hours · Mountain, scenic, adventure

Mount Hood towers over Portland at 11,249 feet. This day trip takes you to Timberline Lodge, through the Hood River Fruit Loop, and ends at a craft brewery.

Map & Directions

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The Itinerary

Drive to Government Camp

⏱ 45 min 📍 Government Camp, OR

Scenic drive up US-26 from Portland

Timberline Lodge

⏱ 1.5 hr 📍 27500 E Timberline Rd, Government Camp

Historic WPA lodge at 6,000 ft elevation

Trillium Lake

⏱ 1 hr 📍 Trillium Lake, OR

Classic reflection photo of Mount Hood

Hood River Fruit Loop

⏱ 2 hr 📍 Hood River, OR

Farm stands, cider tastings, u-pick fruit

pFriem Family Brewers

⏱ 1.5 hr 📍 707 Portway Ave, Hood River

Award-winning beer with river views

Tips

  • Timberline Lodge is ski-worthy even in summer
  • Book dinner at pFriem ahead of time

Best For

Outdoor enthusiasts