Mt. Hood Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Accessibility Many public facilities and attractions have been developed to accommodate disabled travelers at the easiest service level, since disabled travelers require varying levels of special accommodations.		Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Bicyclists use the designated paved shoulder where it is available along Highways 26 and 35 and share the travel lane when no shoulders are available along the rural roadways.
	Camping There are places to camp along this byway.		Food There are places to buy food along this byway.
	Gasoline Gasoline is available.		Information The portals of Troutdale and Hood River offer visitor information services through their Chamber of Commerce offices. The Sandy... [more]
	Lodging There is overnight lodging along this byway.		Phone Public phones are available along this byway.
	Restrooms There are toilet facilities along this byway.		Retail There are several places to shop in downtown Troutdale and Hood River.

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Restrictions

The route is open year around with winter road maintenance provided by ODOT on Highways 26 and 35. Winter weather conditions may require traction devices and/or snow tires. Some side routes at higher elevations off of Highways 26 and 35 may be closed due to heavy snow pack in the winter.

Seasonal Snow-park permits are required for parking as designated in the Mt. Hood National Forest. Snow-park permits are available at retailers and information centers throughout the area. Wilderness and climbing permits are required to climb Mt. Hood. Other permits are issued by the Forest Service.

While the route does accommodate tour buses and large RVs, caution and a reduced speed is recommended on some narrow sections of the byway. Some points of interest have limited parking for buses and RVs.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

The byway is spectacular year-round featuring the natural beauty, but spring through fall provide the greatest accessibility to recreational activities.

High Season

Highway 26 experiences heavy traffic volume on weekends in the winter and summer as recreation enthusiasts return from a weekend of play on Mt. Hood.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Mt. Hood Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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