Explore Mount Hood’s iconic landscapes on a self-guided tour. Discover Multnomah Falls, Vista House, and Timberline Lodge. Uncover stories of explorers and pioneers.
Explore Mount Hood’s iconic landscapes on a self-guided tour. Discover Multnomah Falls, Vista House, and Timberline Lodge. Uncover stories of explorers and pioneers.
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Mount Hood - This scenic drive encircles Oregon’s highest peak, Mount Hood, which soars over 11,000 feet. Along the journey, travelers will experience stunning vistas, charming towns, and access to alpine trails and historical sites.
The tour spans over 120 miles, featuring more than 60 audio stories, and typically takes about 7-8 hours to…
- Mount Hood - This scenic drive encircles Oregon’s highest peak, Mount Hood, which soars over 11,000 feet. Along the journey, travelers will experience stunning vistas, charming towns, and access to alpine trails and historical sites.
The tour spans over 120 miles, featuring more than 60 audio stories, and typically takes about 7-8 hours to complete.
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Corbett - The interstate runs along the gorge, but that route misses all the best sights! Instead, the tour takes the more scenic path.
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Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail - This part of the tour follows the Historic Columbia River Highway, built between 1913 and 1922 to highlight the gorge’s beauty.
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Vista House - The crown jewel along the king of roads. It may sound like it’s being hyped up, but the view truly is spectacular.
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Multnomah Falls - Multnomah Falls is the second-tallest year-round waterfall in the U.S. and the most-visited natural recreation site in the Pacific Northwest. Besides the waterfall, Multnomah Falls Lodge is also located here.
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Eagle Creek Trail - The Eagle Creek Trail follows Eagle Creek through its lush slot canyon, passing several waterfalls. The entire trail is 23 miles long, but hiking the full length is not necessary.
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Latourell Falls - Known as Latourell Falls, this impressive cascade plunges 224 feet over a cliff of columnar basalt. It’s a short walk from the parking lot, making it a worthwhile stop unless time is tight.
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Shepperd’s Dell Falls - Shepperd’s Dell Falls is a quick and worthwhile stop. A short tenth-of-a-mile walk next to a beautiful old bridge from 1914 leads to this double-decker waterfall.
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Bridal Veil Falls State Park - Bridal Veil Falls is a favorite among a strong selection of waterfalls. This powerful, two-tiered cascade drops 120 feet over mossy rocks. Viewing it requires a moderate 2/3-mile hike.
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Angels Rest - Approaching next is Angel’s Rest, a classic Oregon hike. It’s a challenging climb of 1,500 feet over 2.4 miles to a stunning bluff overlook, offering views of Beacon Rock, Silver Star Mountain, and Portland.
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Wahkeena Falls - Approaching the showstoppers of the Columbia River Gorge, Wahkeena Falls is first. It’s an impressive waterfall, tumbling 242 feet through a narrow gorge.
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Horsetail Falls - The Horsetail Falls Trail is accessible from this direction, offering a nice five-waterfall loop. A 1-mile round trip hike leads directly to Ponytail Falls.
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Bonneville Dam - The first federal dam project on the Columbia River, built in 1938 as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal. The Bradford Island Visitor Center, located in a historic building on an island in the river, features exhibits on local history and an observation deck with excellent views of the gorge.
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Cascade Locks - A fun suggested quick side trip is the little town of Cascade Locks, which offers a few attractions worth exploring.
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Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail - The Bridge of the Gods is not only a historic bridge but also part of the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,650-mile long-distance path from Mexico to Canada.
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Starvation Creek State Park - This moderate, short trail is dotted with cascades. In about a mile, four waterfalls can be seen, starting with a tenth-of-a-mile walk east to view Starvation Creek Falls.
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Hood River - Downtown Hood River is perfect for exploring its boutique shops, art galleries, restaurants, wineries, and breweries. The History Museum of Hood River County offers exhibits on human history from Indigenous cultures to settlers, loggers, and Japanese Americans, making it a great activity, especially in poor weather.
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Full Sail Brewing Company - In Hood River, a visit to Full Sail Brewing might be enjoyable. This brewery, one of Oregon’s first microbreweries, opened in a former fruit canning factory in 1987.
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Cloud Cap Inn - Constructed at about 6,000 feet on the mountain’s northeastern side, Cloud Cap Inn was the first permanent resort on Mt. Hood, opening in 1889. It featured handsome stone-and-timber construction, fine dining, accommodations for 30 guests, and eventually, even flush toilets!
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Elk Meadows - Starting from the Elk Meadows trailhead, take the Elk Meadows Trail to connect to Newton Creek Trail and a section of the famous Timberline Trail.
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Devils Kitchen - The Devils Kitchen is located beneath the popular routes that mountaineers use when climbing Mt. Hood, so anyone who slips and falls along those trails could end up in a fumarole.
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Trillium Lake - Follow the sign marked 26 West for Portland. Stay in the lane that exits to the right shortly ahead.
Not long after this major highway merge, the turn-off for one of Portland’s favorite weekend getaways, Trillium Lake, will appear.
- Timberline Lodge - Timberline Lodge is a National Historic Landmark, celebrated for its stylized architecture. Completed in 1937, it is a prime example of Cascadian architecture.
- Mirror Lake - The hike to Mirror Lake offers a stunning view of Mt. Hood. This glacial cirque lake sits in an amphitheater-shaped basin carved by glaciers, perfect for geology enthusiasts or those who appreciate beautiful scenery.
- Silent Rock - Some stories suggest a trucker had a terrible accident at Silent Rock, leading to a curse. Others trace it back to a construction accident or even Native tribes throwing enemies off the mountain here.
- Ramona Falls - Ramona Falls is a standout on this tour, which features many great waterfalls. The 120-foot-tall waterfall flows over a black cliff of volcanic columnar basalt.

- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
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Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
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- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Food & Drinks.
- Food & Drinks.
Embark on a self-guided driving tour along the Mount Hood Scenic Loop, showcasing one of Oregon’s most breathtaking landscapes. This route winds through verdant wilderness filled with waterfalls, forest trails, and stunning mountain views. Delight in the thunderous Multnomah Falls, the picturesque Vista House, and the alpine splendor of Timberline…
Embark on a self-guided driving tour along the Mount Hood Scenic Loop, showcasing one of Oregon’s most breathtaking landscapes. This route winds through verdant wilderness filled with waterfalls, forest trails, and stunning mountain views. Delight in the thunderous Multnomah Falls, the picturesque Vista House, and the alpine splendor of Timberline Lodge. Discover tales of mountain adventurers, ancient geological phenomena, and pioneer pathways. The views of Mount Hood are truly unparalleled.
Purchase one tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can enjoy the experience together!
After booking, check your email to download the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection. Simply follow the audio instructions and the designated route.
Buy once and enjoy for a full year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket to attractions. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car’s stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.