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Jonsrud Viewpoint is a viewpoint located in the city of Sandy in the U.S. state of Oregon.The viewpoint offers telescopes and expansive views of Mount Hood and the Sandy River Valley, [2] as well as the "Devil's Backbone," a ridge named by pioneers who were traveling on the Barlow Trail. [3]
Mount Hood, Oregon, c. 1881 –1883. Brooklyn Museum. Timberline Lodge is a National Historic Landmark located on the southern flank of Mount Hood just below Palmer Glacier, with an elevation of about 6,000 ft (1,800 m). [10] The mountain has four ski areas: Timberline, Mount Hood Meadows, Ski Bowl, and Cooper Spur.
Mount Hood looms over the glacial-fed Sandy River in Mount Hood National Forest. Permit required: Yes, a free one you fill out about a mile into the hike and $5-day parking.
What to expect on the summer slopes at Mount Hood. Mount Hood is Oregon’s tallest peak at 11,249 feet. Lift accessed skiing goes to the the top of the Palmer chairlift at 8,540 feet.
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Mount Hood National Recreation Area is a 34,550-acre (13,980 ha) protected area within Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon, USA. Established on March 30, 2009 by the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Pub. L. 111–11 (text) (PDF) §7002), the national recreation area is managed by the U.S. Forest Service . [ 1 ]
The Sandy Glacier Caves are a system of glacier caves within the ice of Sandy Glacier on Mount Hood, Oregon. They are thought to be the largest glacier caves in the lower 48 states of the United States. [1] Surveys done in 2011 and 2012 have measured the system at over 1 mile in length or about 7,000 feet. [2]