A visit to Mount Hood National Forest offers the perfect blend of adventure, scenery, and restoration—whether you’re planning a lively weekend escape or a peaceful midweek retreat.
A weekend visit is ideal for exploring popular trails, scenic byways, and charming mountain communities. You can hike to Ramona Falls, paddle on Lost Lake. Three Oregon Scenic Byways lead to the Old Parkdale Inn, Travel through the Columbia River Gorge on the Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway, HCRH, and around majestic Mt Hood on the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway. For the sustainable traveler the HCRH and the Mt Hood Scenic Byway have been combined to create one of six Electric Byways in Oregon, the Mt Hood and Columbia River Gorge Electric Byway.
Midweek adventures, however, offer something even more special—space and quiet. Trails are less crowded, restaurants and shops are relaxed, and you’ll find more opportunities to connect deeply with nature. It’s the perfect time to linger at a waterfall, enjoy a peaceful forest walk, or simply breathe in the crisp mountain air.
Hiking: Enjoy 6 wonderful hikes and around the Mt Hood National Forest before the snows fall near the Hood River Valley. Travel Oregon launched the successful 7 Wonders of Oregon campaign. A campaign to get visitors and locals alike out exploring our glorious state. We are so fortunate here at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast to be flanked by Two of the Seven Wonders: Mt Hood and the Columbia River Gorge
Biking: Cycling the Hood River Valley and it’s quiet back roads, opens up a world of gorgeous scenery, handcrafted beers and ciders, farm stands, museums, and wineries
Beer, wine, ciders, and spirits: Designate your driver then head out to tour Brew Pubs, distilleries, cideries and wineries in Hood River and the Hood River Valley. Visit our blog posts with information on local venues.
Bird Watching: The Mt. Hood Loop of the Oregon Cascade Birding Trail rises from the Columbia River to Mt. Hood, the highest point in Oregon, and combines some of the best of the region’s birding with legendary Oregon scenery. This loop traverses the Columbia River National Scenic Area and the Mt. Hood National Forest and visits 19 birding sites.
Geocache: There are well over 20 Geocaches within a 5 mile radius of the Old Parkdale Inn, many within walking distance. Widen that search to 10 miles and that number explodes to 600+.
Fruit stands and Family Farms: From now through the fall, something is always fresh and ready to be picked, snipped or sipped. We suggest to beat the crowds, you visit mid week
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We’re your home base for exploring and enjoying the Hood River Valley and beyond. After a full day, you’ll love the peace and tranquility of the Old Parkdale Inn. Relax in the gardens, perhaps with your favorite beverage, by the bonfire, roast some s’mores, weather permitting of course.
What’s to do
The Hood River Fruit Loop is located in the beautiful Hood River Valley at the foot of majestic Mt. Hood offering you a variety of wines, fruits, vegetables, flowers, ciders, and food. Many outdoor adventures, such as kayaking, windsurfing, skiing, snow boarding, and hiking, await. Mt. Hood Meadows, Cooper Spur Mountain Resort, and Timberline Ski areas are only a short drive away, as is the Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood National Forest where trails and wildlife abound.
Book your stay at the Old Parkdale Inn and take advantage of our partnership with Wet Planet Whitewater Adventures – A 10% discount will be applied at checkout when you use the code we provide to book online.
