Mt. Hood Scenic Byway
Mt. Hood Scenic Byway is a National Scenic Byway in Oregon. Within Oregon it covers roughly 110 miles. The map below shows its route. Use “Plan a drive” to open it in the Road Sorties route planner — already routing along Mt. Hood Scenic Byway with scenic roads turned on, ready to add your own stops.
This byway loops around Mount Hood, Oregon's highest peak at 11,239 feet, linking the Columbia River at Hood River with the historic Barlow Road segment of the Oregon Trail. It passes the famous Hood River "Fruit Loop" of orchards and the 1930s WPA-built Timberline Lodge perched on the mountain's flank at 6,000 feet. The glaciated volcano is in view for much of the drive.
- Mount Hood (11,239 ft)
- Timberline Lodge
- Hood River Fruit Loop
- Barlow Road / Oregon Trail
- orchards & forest
Designated for its historic qualities
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Places to stop along Mt. Hood Scenic Byway
Hood River
An orchard town turned windsurfing and kiteboarding capital where the Hood River meets the Columbia.
Mount Hood Railroad
Excursion trains on a century-old fruit line climbing from Hood River through the orchards toward Parkdale.
WebsiteHood River County Fruit Loop
A signed loop of farm stands, U-pick orchards, and wineries in the valley below Mount Hood, at its best in pear and apple season.
Barlow Pass
The 4,155-foot pass where Oregon Trail wagons crossed the Cascades on the Barlow Road, with a short walk to surviving wheel ruts.
Wildwood Recreation Site
A BLM site on the Salmon River with wetland boardwalks and an underwater viewing window into the stream.
Jonsrud Viewpoint
A Sandy overlook down the Sandy River valley toward Mount Hood, along the last stretch of the old Barlow Road.
Where to Stay along Mt. Hood Scenic Byway
15 campgrounds and RV parks sit within about 5 miles of Mt. Hood Scenic Byway.
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Photos of Mt. Hood Scenic Byway
What is a National Scenic Byway?
National Scenic Byways are roads recognized at the federal level for at least one outstanding quality — scenic, natural, historic, cultural, archaeological or recreational — that gives travelers a reason to seek them out rather than just pass through.