MOUNT HOOD IS A PART OF THE CASCADE RANGE OR THE CASCADES THAT SPAN MORE THAN 1,100 FROM MOUNT LASEN IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, THROUGH OREGON AND WASHINGTON TO THE MOUTH OF THE FRASER RIVER IN THE SOUTH OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Mount Hood, 3426m high, located about 80 km east of Portland, Oregon, is one of the most climbed glaciated peaks in North America. With its last eruption in 1907 it is now considered a dormant volcano.

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Visit our in depth profile of Mount Hood

Read our detailed profile page about Mount Hood to find out more about its history and geography, Native American myths that surround it, as well as its wildlife and glaciers, and a short climbing guide.

Read our profile page on Mount Rainier

Read about another mountain in the Cascades. Find out more about its history and geography, first ascent as well as popular climbing routes.

Browse out list of Mountain and Hiking Books / Guidebooks

Guidebooks and stories from the mountains all over the world.

Read an article about best tracks in the world.

Includes 10 best tracks of the world Inca trail or tour du Mont Blanc giving more detail about location, duration, preparations and all other necessary information.

Read an article about how to prepare for adventure

includes top tips and top websites to learn the basics about how to prepare properly for hiking, hill walking, mountain walking or long – distance walking.