Private Tour at The Hood-Columbia Loop: Timberline, Orchards, and Waterfalls

Mt. Hood is the highest summit in Oregon, and the fourth highest in the Cascades. It features waterfalls, glaciers, and historic Timberline Lodge, built by local artisans during the Great Depression, and featuring the longest ski season in the US. To the north of Mt. Hood is the Hood River Valley. You will get intimate with this area through a visit to Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, fruit stands in the Hood River Valley, downtown Hood River (your opportunity for lunch and/or alcoholic beverages), and breathtaking stops in the eastern and western Columbia River Gorge (Multnomah Falls included). Your expert guide, with formal background in ecology and natural resources, will teach you about the natural and cultural history of the area, as you drive the Mt. Hood and Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byways. Maximum group size of 11. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Mount Hood, Hood River, OR

Mt. Hood is a potentially active stratovolcano, the highest peak in Oregon, and the fourth highest in the Cascades. Not only is it known for its beauty, visible on the skyline of much of northern Oregon and southern Washington, but it is also the most climbed stratovolcano in the Cascades, easily accessible from Timberline Lodge, which is the only ski resort in the US that is open every month of the year. You will spend 1-2 hours at Timberline Lodge, on the mountain, just below the Palmer Glacier.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Timberline Lodge, 27500 E Timberline Rd, Government Camp, OR 97028

This Works Progress Administration project was dedicated by Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1937. It is one of the most unique, and expansive buildings in the State of Oregon, sitting on Mt. Hood above timberline, for utterly sublime views. You can divide your time among interpretive displays, food & drink venues, hiking in summer and snowplay in winter, as you like. The lodge is a National Historic Landmark, and the only ski resort in the US that is open every month of the year.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Draper Girls Country Farm, 6200 Highway 35 Mt. Hood, Parkdale, OR 97041-7752

Depending on the season, we'll stop at this charming orchard store, where you can buy fresh fruit & preserves, pet the cats and goats, and get a spectacular shot of Mt. Hood, weather permitting.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Apple Valley Country Store, 2363 Tucker Rd, Hood River, OR 97031-9687

Depending on the season, we'll stop at this homey country store, who not only sell fruit and preserves, but also homemade pies and huckleberry milkshakes!

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Port of Hood River, 720 E Port Marina Dr, Hood River, OR 97031-2345

Dubbed the "windsurfing capital" of the world, Hood River also has more breweries per capita than any other city in the US, and a plethora of tasting rooms, galleries, boutique shops, restaurants, and cafes. This is where you'll spend your lunch hour.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon

The 85-mile (137-km) long Columbia Gorge NSA features waterfalls, mountains, monoliths, terraces, resort towns, vineyards, orchards, the Columbia River, a plethora of birds, and a plant community that changes dramatically between the west and east ends.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Rowena Crest Viewpoint, Old Columbia River Scenic Highway Mayer State Park, Mosier, OR 97040

The quintessential photo opportunity for the eastern Gorge.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Columbia River Highway, State Highway 30 from Troutdale to The Dalles, Troutdale, OR 97060

This 74-mile (123-km) long historic highway was inspired by the Axenstrasse in the Swiss Alps. These days one can no longer drive the entire highway, but we will drive portions of this picturesque, engineering marvel in both the eastern and western gorge, past basalt terraces and waterfalls.

Stop At: Bridge of the Gods, Columbia River Gorge, Cascade Locks, OR 97014

Columbia River crossing for the Pacific Crest Trail, and lowest point on that trail. Named for a Native American legend that explains the local geology.

Stop At: Bonneville Lock & Dam, Cascade Locks, OR 97014-0150

Another National Historic Landmark, Bonneville Dam was the first Public Works Administration dam on the Columbia River, completed in 1938.

Stop At: Bonneville Hatchery, 70543 NE Herman Loop, Cascade Locks, OR 97014-6663

Largest hatchery in the state of Oregon.

Stop At: Elowah Falls, NE Frontage Rd John B Yeon State Park, Cascade Locks, OR 97014

A hidden beauty...watch quickly, or you might miss it!

Stop At: State Route 14 in Beacon Rock State Park, North Bonneville, WA

The fifth largest free-standing monolith in the world. It is an 848-ft (258-m) volcanic plug, composed of columnar basalt, so similar in size and composition to Devil's Tower, Wyoming.

Stop At: Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge, Columbia Gorge Map link, Hood River, OR

Don't miss this quirky waterfall as we pass by!

Stop At: Multnomah Falls, 53000 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Bridal Veil, OR 97010

The tallest waterfall in the state, with a combined height of 620 feet.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Wahkeena Falls, Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, OR

Another cute waterfall to watch for closely!

Stop At: Crown Point State Park, Not Available, Corbett, OR 97019

Once known as Thor's Hammer, this geological feature towers above, with a crown-shaped building sitting atop, and a waterfall coming down the side.

Stop At: Rooster Rock State Park, Interstate 84 East, Corbett, OR 97019

As we pass by, view the rock that inspired North America's oldest continuously running nudist beach!

Stop At: Sandy River, Oregon

We'll cross the Sandy River between the Columbia Gorge and Willamette Valley. The Sandy's headwaters is a glacier on Mt. Hood, and the river is known for its Steelhead and Chinook runs. As a result, the Sandy is one of three tributaries of the Columbia who's dams have been removed since 2007.



Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"Service animals allowed"
"Stroller accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 09:00 AM
Duração: 8 To 10 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup locations are flexible. We'll contact you the evening prior to verify pickup time and location.

Airports

• Portland Intl Airport, 7000 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97218

Ports

• Port of Vancouver USA, 3103 NW Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
• Port of Portland, 7200 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97218, USA
• Terminal 6, 7201 N Marine Dr, Portland, OR 97203, USA
• Terminal 4, 11040 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203, USA
• Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 98 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204, USA

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• PA system so the back row can hear the guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Bottled water
• Parking Fees
• Snacks
• Gratuities

Não Incluído

• Lunch

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