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The Mount Hood Wilderness is a protected wilderness area inside the Mount Hood National Forest which is located in the U.S. state of Oregon. The area, about 47,000 acres (190 km²), includes the peak of Mount Hood and its upper slopes, and ranges from temperate rain forests at the lower elevations, to glaciers and rock covered ridges at higher elevations.

The wilderness wraps around the mountain from west to northeast, and borders Timberline lodge and ski lifts which occupy the south and east slopes of the mountain. Wilderness permits are free but required to enter the area and can be filled out at ranger stations or at kiosks along trails where they enter the wilderness.

Numerous hiking trails traverse the area. The best known is the forty-one mile Timberline trail which circles the mountain. The trail, designated #600 by the Forest service, shares thirteen miles with the Pacific Crest Trail and alternates above and below the timberline. It is accessible from Timberline Lodge, which has free parking for backpackers, or numerous connecting trails. The trail has been re-routed over the years to avoid sensitive high altitude and alpine meadows. It has a handful of informal campsites for backpackers, although camping is permitted anywhere outside the meadows and at least 200 feet from water bodies.

Wilderness areas do not allow motorized or mechanical equipment including bicycles. Although camping and fishing are allowed with proper permit, no roads or buildings are constructed and there is also no logging or mining, in compliance with the 1964 Wilderness Act. Wilderness areas within National Forests and Bureau of Land Management areas also allow hunting in season.

Images

• A Glaciated valley on the west side of the mountain.
• Temperate rain forests on the west side of the mountain.
• The head waters of the Sandy River.
• Ramona Falls

External links

• Mount Hood Wilderness information
• Topozone map
• Satellite image (Google Mapping)

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