One day Adventure Itinerary to Mt. Hood from Portland

  1. 7:00AM: Fuel up at Pine State Biscuits
    20 minutes (6.7 miles) from Downtown Portland

    Pine State Biscuits offers a variety of biscuit sandwiches, hash browns, and gravy options to start your day full of energy and deliciousness. Their homemade biscuits are loaded with tasty ingredients that will fuel you for the day ahead.

  2. 8:00AM: Hiking at Mirror Lake Trail
    71 minutes (43 miles) from Pine State Biscuits

    Get ready to experience Mirror Lake Trail's 4-mile round trip with a 700-foot ascent to the lake's viewpoint. Mirror Lake is a natural wonder from the developing forest, as light reflects off the lake in a perfect mirror. The trail is great for nature enthusiasts, hikers, trail runners, and families.

  3. 11:30AM: Lunch at Solstice Wood Fire Cafe
    41 minutes (28.5 miles) from Mirror Lake Trail

    Solstice Wood Fire Cafe offers delicious seasonal, locally sourced and wood-fired pizza and has an extensive beer, wine, and cocktail list. The ambiance mixes rustic and modern with natural wood furnishings and plenty of natural lighting.

  4. 1:30PM: Skiing at Mt Hood Ski Bowl
    24 minutes (12.7 miles) from Solstice Wood Fire Cafe

    Mt. Hood Ski Bowl is an adventure paradise, with over 960 acres, 65 runs, 4 chairlifts, and lots of other activities like cosmic tubing and ziplining. Skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts can enjoy their massive terrain park and creative lines.

  5. 5:30 PM: Relax at Timberline Lodge & Ski Area
    27 minutes (14.7 miles) from Mt. Hood Ski Bowl

    Timberline Lodge and Ski Area is a National Historic Landmark with the longest ski season in North America. Relax at this classic alpine lodge with stunning views of Mt. Hood. Also, outdoor adventures are available depending on the time of year including skiing, snowboarding, and hiking in the summer months.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Pine State Biscuits (30 minutes, $15)
  • Mirror Lake Trail (3 hours, free)
  • Solstice Wood Fire Cafe (1 hour, $25)
  • Mt. Hood Ski Bowl (4 hours, $170 for lift tickets and equipment rental)
  • Timberline Lodge & Ski Area (2 hours, $50 for cocktail and appetizers)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $260

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, add a visit to Multnomah Falls, enjoy a brewery tour, or explore Portland. If you have less time, reduce your skiing hours or skip visiting Timberline Lodge.

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