Mt. Hood Scenic Byway
Places to Visit
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Barlow Pass/Pioneer Woman's Grave (OR)
In 1845, Sam Barlow built the Barlow Road as an overland route around Mt. Hood as an alternative to the Columbia River rapids.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Follow signs to the Pioneer Woman's Grave on FS Road 3531 turning right off Hwy 35.
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The city boasts fantastic views of the Columbia River and Mount Hood. It is known as the 'windsurfing capital of the world.' The fishing, hiking, and skiing are also excellent. Hood River is one of Oregon's major apple-growing areas.
Location: Near Pine Grove and White Salmon
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Jesse and Winifred Hutson Museum (OR)
Built in 1993 to match the style of the neighboring Ries-Thompson House, the oldest remaining residence in Parkdale (circa 1900), the Museum is located on the 2-acre complex designated as a National Historic Site.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Travel 2 miles west of Hwy 35 on Baseline Road (Hwy 281) to the community of Parkdale. The museum is located at 4967 Baseline Drive in Parkdale.
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This bluff provides a spectacular vantage point for viewing the portion of the Sandy River and Devil's Backbone the Oregon Trail pioneers crossed on their route over Mt. Hood along the historic Barlow Road.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Traveling west on Hwy 26 through Sandy, turn right at the traffic light intersection of Bluff Road. Proceed 1 mile, past the High School to Goldenrain Street.
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Laurel Hill was the site of the horrific descent off the southern slopes of Mt. Hood. The hill was a series of three declines, the worst of which was reported to be a 60 percent slope.
Location: Located on the south side of Hwy 26 between mile posts 50 and 51, just two miles west of Government Camp. There is auto vehicle pullout access for eastbound traffic only.
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Mount Hood Railroad and Historic Downtown Hood River (OR)
Newly revitalized into a quaint and trendy shopping district, explore Hood River with a tour of the downtown historic district, which includes the Railroad, a National Historic District.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: From the intersection of Hwy 35 and Hwy 30, turn west on to Hwy 30. Follow Hwy 30 into downtown Hood River, turning right (north) at 2nd Street, then right again on Railroad Avenue to access the Depot.
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Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum (OR)
The Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum is the centerpiece of history, culture, and mountain geology for the Government Camp community at the 4,000 foot level of Mt. Hood.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum is located at 88900 E. Hwy 26, Business Loop in Government Camp, Oregon.
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Panorama Point County Park and Viewpoint (OR)
A quick trip up to Panorama Point offers the best views of the Hood River Valley stretching from the summit of Mt. Hood to the Columbia River Gorge.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: From Hwy 35, turn east on Whiskey Creek Road and follow the signs to Panorama Point.
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Philip Foster Farm National Historic Site (OR)
Philip Foster's 1847 farm was the first real civilization the pioneers encountered after their 2,000 mile trek west. Located on the Barlow Road, the Foster Farm hosted an estimated 10,000 exhausted pioneers.
Distance from byway: 6 mi / 9.7 km Directions: Traveling east on Hwy 26 thru Sandy, turn right at the intersection of Hwy 211. Travel 6 miles south to Eagle Creek at the intersection of Hwy 211 and Hwy 224.
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Sahalie Falls is a perennial horsetail waterfall fed by the Newton Clark Glacier and flows into the east fork of the Hood River.
Location: Sahalie Falls is located in the Willamette National Forest along Hwy 126, 5.3 miles south of junction with Hwy 20. Park in the well-signed turnoff for Sahalie Falls.
