Fall Recreation

Mt. Hood Outfitters is your local guide for beginner to expert level mountain biking on & around Mt. Hood Oregon. Our Tour Guides have firm knowledge of the many miles of mountain bike trails that wind down & around Mt. Hood.

Depending on trail conditions (whether the snow has melted or not!) there a few Tour options from which to choose. The Pioneer Bridle Tour connects the towns of Government Camp to Rhododendron with either our private shuttle or the local Mt. Hood Express Bus transporting you back up to our shop after you 9 exhilarating miles down the hill.

The Bike the Volcano Tours offer a fun & explosive mountain bike adventure that begins at Timberline Lodge with the option to go slower & less distance or extend it all the way down to Trillium Lake. No need to huff and puff on this one as we shuttle you to 6000′ elevation to start your 2000′ cruise back to Government Camp. Follow your friendly guide as you explore the Mt. Hood National Forest, stopping to get the best views and learning about this dormant volcano! Along the way you will also hear about the all the trees, plants, wildflowers, and wildlife that inhabit the area.

All Tours include your bike, helmet, & expert interpretive Tour Guide.

A whitewater rafting trip down our beautiful rivers is a ride you won`t soon forget. Rafting is one of the wildest forms of relaxation you`ve ever experienced, and we guarantee you`ll experience it right. The Deschutes River is world-famous for its rapids! Come experience its beauty and thrills. This river is perfect for the beginning rafter all the way up to a seasoned veteran. The launching point for the Deschutes River Whitewater Rafting Trip is located only 45 minutes away from Mt. Hood Outfitters, in Maupin, Oregon. You can take the short drive yourself or arrange a shuttle to do the driving for you. Let us know which day you would like to take a trip and we will make all the reservations for you.

It goes without saying that the Mt. Hood National Forest provides one of the world`s most remarkable backdrops for hiking and exploration. Our guided hiking tours are the best ways to really discover this beautiful volcano. You can trek with our guides on a variety of hikes ranging from a few hours to multi day trips like the one along Timberline Trail. You can sign up for one of our many backpacking trips or have our Mount Hood hiking and camping experts put together a special trip just for your group. Mt Hood Outfitters provides immense access to the Mount Hood National Forest. Mount Hood is the most climbed glacier peak in North America and second in the world behind Japan`s Mt Fuji. The great thing about hiking Mount Hood is the diversity of the hiking experiences, from beginner all the way up to climbers looking for more of a challenge.

At Mt. Hood Outfitters we offer the most knowledgeable and best guides on Mt. Hood for getting out on any of the 1,200 miles of trails in the Mt. Hood National Forest.

Mt Hood Outfitters gives you options when taking a lake tour. Choose between a canoe, kayak or even a paddleboard. There are excellent canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding opportunities flourish at the countless lakes in and around Mount Hood. During the summer months, these lakes feature both recreational floaters out for a scenic afternoon and fisherman trying to pull in that trophy trout. Mt Hood Outfitters also offers canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals for those that want to venture out on their own.

Guided lake tours provide a unique look into the ecology and geology of these Pacific Northwest lakes. No experience is necessary and we provide all the equipment. Our experienced guides will share with you some natural history that surrounds our Mount Hood lakes. There are so many lakes to explore here on Mount Hood and we`ll provide guided tours of many of them, such as Trillium Lake, Frog Lake or Clear Lake.

Learn about the fascinating history of Trillium Lake with a guided kayak tour, paddleboard your way around Clear Lake, or enjoy a sunny or fall day on the water of Frog Lake. Our guided lake tours are a special experience for the whole family. Now it`s just time to decide what kind of guided lake tour you`d prefer.

Windsurfing began as a sport in the 1980s, seeking to gain a more nation-wide traction to it. In practice, the sport deals with a few obstacles, typically with wind storms and unideal temperatures. But not in Hood River. With the magnificent Columbia Gorge in its front yard, the wind comes with the sun. The river canyon runs through the Cascade Mountains, with rock walls towering 1,400 to 4,000 feet high above the water. In the summer months, wind channels through the canyon and into Hood River, giving windsurfers worldwide a destination to seek out.