![]() In 1924 the forest was renamed, yet again, and called the Mount Hood National Forest.īy that time the land was quite popular among outdoor recreationalists, thanks, in no small part, to the role of the automobile, which allowed people to easily get to the forest’s picnic grounds and campsites. This large forest reserve was broken up into smaller forests in 1908, thereby establishing the Oregon National Forest under the jurisdiction of the National Forest Service. Eventually, President Benjamin Harrison designated the land “Bull Run Timberland Reserve” in 1892, though land was soon added to this parcel and the name was changed to the Cascade Range Forest Reserve in 1893. With the arrival of European and white American settlers in the region, most of the indigenous people of the area were forced off their land and sent to reservations. Helens, while Pahto was the original name for Mount Adams. Loowit was the original name for Mount St. In his anger, Sahale smote both of his sons and Loowit, creating a mountain for each of them where they died. The Multnomah people’s original name for Mount Hood, Wy’east comes from a version of a legend in which the Great Spirit Sahale’s sons, Wy’east and Pahto, burned forests and villages in a fight over Loowit, a beautiful maiden. In addition to Mount Hood, the forest is home to impressive summits like Crater Rock, Schreiner Peak, Lookout Mountain, Pulpit Rock, Mount Lowe.īefore the region became a national forest, the area was home to the Molalas, Kalapuyans, Chinookan Clackamas, Shinookan Wascos, Northern Paiute, Sahaptin, and Multnomah people who all consider the land to be their ancestral home. Over 10,000 climbers attempt the summit every year, making it one of the most-climbed glaciated peaks in the world. The dormant volcano is an iconic backdrop to Portland and features a half-dozen ski areas and miles of hiking trails. Hood is understandably the area’s most admired natural treasure. ![]() It is a major summit of the southern Cascade Rangein the state of Oregon. A major stratovolcano, Mount Hood is the highest and most prominent peak in the forest, covered with 11 active glaciers. Upon receipt of these documents and check, I will email a run packet with further information.The forest’s namesake, Mount Hood (11,240ft/3426), is one of just 168 mountains contained within its boundaries. Send all three forms, a check for $120.00 payable to PRO, to: Sign for yourself, and have any passenger’s sign. “Pacific Railcar Operators” is the NARCOA affiliate Permission to enter their property on the dates of October 10th 2023 NARCOA General Release, printed double sided, single sheet: If you would like to join us, please print, and carefully fill out the following (3) forms found on the NARCOA and PRO websites: The Hood River valley fall colors should be starting with the last of the Pears being picked in the upper valley. Set on will be on October 10th starting at 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM followed by a safety meeting at 10 AM with a 10:30 AM departure. Thank you for your interest in riding the Mt Hood Railroad from Mt Hood Railroad yard in Hood River to Parkdale and return. Mt Hood Railroad, Hood River, OR October 10th 2023
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