All areas offer downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, sledding and tubing. Snowboarding and downhill are available in the summer as well.
Three miles east, a gracious park along the Salmon River offers:
Interpretive signs and paved paths along the river
Cascade Streamwatch underwater fish viewing station
Picnic areas
Three miles west, a private trout farm is located in a large, beautiful park-like setting with 10 ponds, one with large lunkers (giant fish). All equipment provided. All catches are cleaned and iced. No license required.
The last portion of the Oregon Trail from The Dalles to Oregon City. It passes within a quarter mile of the lodge. Your host will be happy to show you various points of interest.
Located in Hood River, ~one hour to the north east.
Local fishing in the Sandy and Salmon Rivers for salmon, steelhead and trout is catch and release only. Beautiful high country lakes: Lost, Timothy, Clear, Frog and Trillium, are also within a short driving distance. Trillium and Frog Lakes have especially good fishing.
Fabulous views of Mt Hood, rippling waterways and the quiet of the ancient forests can all be experienced on 20 plus hiking trails within 15 miles of the lodge in the Mt. Hood National Forest.
Mt. Hood ,the second most climbed mountain in the world, offers climbing for all skill levels.
A professional 27 hole golf course is available 5 miles east.
About one hour drive north are many beautiful waterfalls, some with short hiking trails. The tallest and most visited is Multnomah Falls, 620 feet high, a spectacular sight. Gift shopping and fine dining are available at the lodge.
Rafting and kayaking on the Sandy River is a summertime favorite of many. Often they can be seen from the lodge floating down the river.
5 small villages, all within 7 miles of the lodge: Brightwood, Wemme, Welches, Zigzag and Rhododendron.
A small town at the summit of the Mt. Hood pass, 17 miles east of the lodge, is currently experiencing an explosion of new construction.
A town of about 9600, 12 miles west of the lodge on Highway 26.
Dragonfly Cafe & Bakery
Dairy Queen, Still Creek Inn & Catering, Al Forno Ferruzza Pizza
Mogul Mountain Pizza,Barlow Trail Roadhouse, Mt. Hood Resort
Rendezvous Grill & Taproom, The Shack, El Burro Loco, Whistle Stop Bar & Grill, The Wraptitide
Mallards Pub, The Altitude
Zigzag Inn, Subway, Skyway Bar & Grill
Ivy Bear Pizzaria