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Before you go
Your trip to Hood River.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Hood River – Oregon Destination Portland and the Columbia River Gorge
How to get there
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Portland International Airport (PDX) Portland · 100 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car from Portland via I-84 in about an hour (100 km). Regional buses connect Portland to Hood River and stop at the waterfalls in some seasons. The nearest commercial airport with scheduled flights is Portland’s airport.
How many days
One day allows you to see the waterfalls and the Vista House. With two days, you can go up Mount Hood and tour the orchards on the Fruit Loop.
When to go
From June to September it is usually sunny with strong winds on the river, good for sailing sports. In spring the orchards bloom and the waterfalls usually have more water; in autumn it is harvest season for the fruits.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, to make the most of the waterfalls, Mount Hood and the orchards spread across the region. There are regional buses, but with limited schedules.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Hood River
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Morning
Vista House and waterfalls
Leave early via the historic Columbia River highway, stop at Vista House and continue to Multnomah Falls and the nearby waterfalls.
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Afternoon
Hood River
Continue to Hood River, have lunch downtown and watch the wind sports on the river.
2 days in Hood River
Day 2
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All day
Mount Hood
Go up Mount Hood, do a short trail on the slopes and return through the orchards of the Fruit Loop.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Hood River?
Watch windsurfing and kitesurfing on the Columbia River, tour the orchards and use the town as a base for the gorge’s waterfalls and for Mount Hood.
How far is Hood River from Portland?
About 100 km via I-84, about an hour by car.
What is Hood River’s Fruit Loop?
A scenic drive through the orchards and farms of the valley south of town, with fruit stands, flowers and local products, busiest from spring through autumn.
What time zone is Hood River in?
Hood River follows Pacific Time: UTC-8 in winter and UTC-7 in daylight saving time, which runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.