Top Reasons to Stay at Best Western Mt. Hood Inn

• The inn is located near Mount Hood, Oregon’s tallest mountain at more than 11,000 feet. The area is great for year-round outdoor recreation, especially fishing and boating on Mirror Lake in warmer months.
• Roughly 15 minutes away, you’ll find Timberline Ski Lodge. This National Historic Landmark is the only lodge in North America with year-round skiing.
• Guest rooms are decorated with warm mocha and coffee tones and natural wood accents. Amenities include cable or satellite TV and high-speed Internet. Some rooms feature mountain views.
• In the morning, you can enjoy a complimentary breakfast with fresh fruit, cereal, and several hot items.
• You can unwind in the indoor hot tub.

Mount Hood, Oregon: Forest Hikes, Trout Streams, and Ski Trails on Volcanic Peak

Located about 90 miles east of Portland, Mount Hood is the tallest mountain in Oregon, reaching an elevation of more than 11,000 feet. Technically, it’s also an active volcano—though it hasn’t shown any real geothermal activity for more than 100 years. It’s the towering centerpiece of Mt. Hood National Forest, which stretches across more than 1 million acres of forested mountains and lakes. During warmer seasons, visitors come to pick berries, go fishing on Mirror Lake, and hike along some of Oregon’s best trails. The 1-mile trek to Buried Forest Overlook culminates in a dramatic view of White River Canyon, a woodsy spot that was buried in ash and mud during one of Mount Hood’s long-ago eruptions.

Though winter is the mountain’s most popular ski season, the slopes at Timberline Lodge and Ski Area often stay snowy through Labor Day, making it the only resort in North America to offer year-round skiing. Across the mountain, you’ll find several miles of cross-country and downhill trails as well as one of the country’s largest nighttime ski areas at the Mt. Hood Skibowl.

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