Mt Hood Loop Tour: Multnomah Falls & Timberline Lodge

Drive the Columbia River Gorge to Oregon's highest waterfall and a glacier-clad peak.

A full-day guided tour from Portland loops through the Columbia River Gorge to Multnomah Falls, Hood River, and Mount Hood, with a local guide, van transport, and hotel pickup included. The route covers roughly 8.5 hours and may shift based on weather and road conditions, but the guide will adjust stops to keep the day coherent. You'll have an hour in downtown Hood River for lunch at a restaurant or brewery of your choice, then drive through the Fruit Loop orchards and vineyards before reaching Timberline Lodge on the mountain's south side.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day Mt Hood loop tour

• Depart downtown Portland
• Visit Multnomah Falls
• Lunch in Hood River
• Explore Hood River Valley
• Stop at Rowena Crest viewpoint
• Drive the Fruit Loop scenic route
• Visit Timberline Lodge on Mt Hood

The experience

The tour departs downtown Portland and heads east into the Columbia River Gorge, following the river toward the first major stop. Multnomah Falls drops 620 feet in two sections: the upper fall plummets 542 feet into a pool, then drops another 69 feet to form a creek that feeds the Columbia. It's the second highest year-round waterfall in the United States and the highest in Oregon, fed by underground streams that originate miles above at Larch Mountain. The guide will point out the historic lodge at the base and explain the geology that shaped the gorge itself.

After Multnomah Falls, the route continues east to Hood River, where you have an hour to eat lunch at one of the downtown restaurants, breweries, or wine tasting rooms, and browse local boutique shops if time allows. From there, the van climbs into the Hood River Valley, a landscape of thousands of acres of fruit orchards and family farms. The drive passes through what locals call the Fruit Loop: a scenic route lined with seasonally opened farm stands selling fresh fruit, vegetables, pies, jams, honey, ciders and handmade gifts. You'll also stop at Rowena Crest, a viewpoint at the top of a massive basalt feature that the Historic Columbia River Highway winds up to in a series of 1915-era switchbacks designed to let early cars with limited horsepower make the climb.

The final stretch takes you up toward Mount Hood itself. At 11,249 feet and glacier-clad year-round, the mountain is home to Timberline Lodge, the most prominent structure on the peak. The lodge's distinctive architecture has drawn visitors for over 80 years, and it sits at the base of the ski area that receives so much snow it operates the longest ski season in North America. Your guide will explain the mountain's history and heritage as the route unfolds, and will adjust stops or timing if weather or road conditions require it. The goal is to give you the best photographs and the clearest view of each site.

What’s included

• Transport in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van.
• knowledgeable local guide in English.
• bottled water.
• pickup and drop-off at your downtown Portland hotel.
• entry and parking fees for Multnomah Falls during permit season.

Options for this experience

2 options

Mt. Hood Loop Tour open to the publicGuide in English · 09:00Public tour: Join this tour with up to 12 other people. Includes pickup

Mt. Hood Loop Tour, with a stop at Multnomah FallsGuide in English · Available from 1 Dec · 09:00Private tour: This private tour is for your group only. Pickup is included

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Oregon Tour Experts

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Mount Hood, the Columbia River Gorge, and Oregon's highest waterfall in a single day without driving yourself or arranging stops. The guide handles the route, timing, and any weather-related changes, and the van holds the group small enough that the pace stays manageable.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Multnomah Falls and why is it on this tour?

Multnomah Falls is a 620-foot waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge, divided into two sections with the upper fall dropping 542 feet. It's the second highest year-round waterfall in the United States and the highest in Oregon, and the tour includes entry and parking fees during permit season so you can walk to the base and photograph it without arranging tickets separately.

How much time do I have for lunch in Hood River?

You have one hour in downtown Hood River to eat lunch at a restaurant, brewery, or wine tasting room of your choice, and to explore local shops if you wish. The guide will let you know the meeting time and location before you leave the van.

What is the Fruit Loop and will we stop there?

The Fruit Loop is a scenic drive through the Hood River Valley that passes through orchards, vineyards, and family farms, with 28 seasonally opened farm stands selling fresh fruit, vegetables, pies, jams, honey, ciders and handmade gifts. The tour route includes this drive on the way toward Mount Hood, so you'll see the landscape and may stop at a stand depending on the season and the guide's route adjustments.

What is Timberline Lodge and will we reach it?

Timberline Lodge is the main building on Mount Hood at 11,249 feet, known for its distinctive architecture and its location at the base of North America's longest ski season. The tour includes a stop at or near Timberline Lodge on the mountain's south side, though the exact access and timing depend on weather and road conditions.

How long is the full tour and what's included in the price?

The tour runs approximately 8.5 hours and includes transport in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, a knowledgeable local guide, bottled water, pickup and drop-off at your downtown Portland hotel, and entry fees plus parking for Multnomah Falls during permit season. Lunch in Hood River is on your own.

Will the route change if the weather is bad?

Yes, the guide will adjust stops and timing based on weather and road conditions to keep the tour safe and to enhance your experience. The core stops may shift, but the guide will make changes to ensure you see the best of what's accessible that day.