Mount Hood Scenic Loop, US 26 and Route 35, Oregon

Mount Hood, Oregon

The Portland area has an abundance of scenic side trips. One that shouldn't be missed is the Hood Mountain Scenic Loop, which follows US 26 east to OR Rte. 35 north, around the base of Mount Hood.

The route isn't all that scenic, until Mount Hood comes into view. After that, it's hard to notice anything else.

Tip:

This stretch of US 26 was traveled by pioneers in covered wagons, more than a century and a half ago. Known as the Barlow Road portion of the Oregon Trail, it provided an alternative to floating down the rough Columbia River. If you're interested in this piece of history, watch for roadside markers.

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