hood national forest served as a location in stanley kubrick's the shining. stylish wood-paneled rooms offer free wi-fi and tvs; upgraded rooms add log fireplaces and coffeemakers. meals are available in a classic restaurant, a grill and a cafe, and there are 2 laid-back bars. there's also a remote ski-in/ski-out hut for groups. it's 6 miles from mt. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. dating from the 1930s, this mountainside ski resort in the mt. hood cultural center and museum, and 7 miles from malibu raceway. rustic, tv-free chalet rooms have bunk beds, and all but 1 share bathrooms. amenities include a heated outdoor pool and a hot tub, plus a sauna, a gym and a game room Portland International Airport 1 hr 21
Tom Dick and Harry Mountain (14 min) Volcanic mountain with 3 distinct peaks (the highest at 5,070 ft.) & hiking trails through forest. Trillium Lake (18 min) 65-acre manmade lake with mountain & forest backdrops & areas for camping, hiking & Nordic skiing. Ramona Falls (49 min) Cascading waterfall in a forest setting reached by moderate hikes, including a short river crossing. Tamanawas Falls Trailhead (30 min) Riverside walking route through forested hills to a creek tumbling over a sheer, 110-ft lava cliff. Mount Hood (1 hr 21) This towering volcanic mountain features historic Timberline Lodge, skiing, climbing, hiking & more. Mt Hood Cultural Center & Museum (13 min) Mirror Lake (14 min) Lake at over 4,100 feet with a mountain & national forest backdrop looped by a hiking trail. Mt. Hood Skibowl (14 min) Sprawling ski area with night skiing, luxury lodging & summertime alpine slide, zip line & go-karts. Timberline Lodge and Ski Area (3 min) Peak-centric area for outdoor recreation, with a historic lodge, a ski resort, camping & more. Mt. Hood Meadows (25 min) Sprawling ski area with snowboard jumps & a 500-ft. pipe, plus a lodge offering food & day care. Palmer Glacier (1 min) This 6,200 to 9,300 ft. high glacier provides year-round alpine skiing & snowboarding opportunities. Cooper Spur Ski and Tubing Area (41 min) Mountain resort with multiple accommodations, plus a tavern, restaurant, hot tubs & BBQ area. Lost Lake (1 hr 17) Tranquil lake in the Mount Hood National Forest for recreational boating, swimming & forested hikes. Timberline Lodge ski area (2 min) Ski resort, mountain, skiing, and snowboarding |