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Mount Hood guides

As of 26 October 2026, no operator has a verified client review for Mount Hood yet.

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About Mount Hood

Elevation: 3,425 m (11,237 ft)
Country: United States

Climbing history

Facts and information about climbing Mount Hood, the highest peak in the Cascade Range in Oregon, USA. Compare prices, dates, itineraries and authenticated reviews.

Notable itineraries

Any trip to Mount Hood likely begins with a flight into Portland International Airport (PDX). From here, it is fastest and easiest to rent a car and make the two hour drive east to the base of Mount Hood. Your travel route will vary depending on the expedition you choose. Please refer to the individual guides expeditions for more information.

Weather and best time to go

Weather: During the summer months, average daily temperatures can reach 20 ºC (70 ºF) at the base of the mountain. These quickly drop to below freezing toward and at the summit. While snow is always present at the summit, the bottom half of the peak usually has none in the summer. Rain is frequent in this part of Oregon year-round., Best Time to Visit: June to September, Average Expedition Length 2 to 3 days

Currency

United States dollar (USD)

Languages

English

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Recommended gear for Mount Hood

Technical essentials picked for glaciated mountaineering. Recommended by our expert team.

La Sportiva G2 Evo Mountaineering Boots (double boots): View at CampSaver
Petzl Sarken Crampons (Leverlock Universel) (crampons): View at CampSaver
Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe (ice axe): View at Black Diamond
Black Diamond Couloir Harness (harness): View at Black Diamond
Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet (helmet): View at Black Diamond
Global Rescue membership (rescue and evacuation): View at Global Rescue

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