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Three Places to Snowshoe on Mt. Hood this Winter
By Kelsey Samsel | Hiking
Photo: Lower Twin Lake (by Discover Mt. Hood)
Below you will find a list of three places to snowshoe on Mt. Hood this winer. Snowshoeing is a fun way to play in the snow without having to do an adrenaline-pumping sport like skiing or snowboarding. There are so many options that allow you to either take a leisurely walk or go on a harder hike.
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The hike to Lower Twin Lake is about 6 miles long and in the winter the lake is covered in a thick layer of ice and snow. It’s absolutely stunning to look at. This hike is relatively easy and should only take a couple of hours total. The trail is about 10 minutes past Government Camp and you will most likely need to chains to get to it.
*Click here to read about our snowshoeing adventure to Lower Twin Lake. You will need a $5 Northwest Forest Day Pass.
Photo by Greg Rakozy on Unsplash
Tamanawas is a great hike year-round but in the winter, it’s spectacular because the waterfall is surrounded by snow and giant icicles. The trail is approximately 3.6 miles long and in the winter you will want to bring spikes with your snowshoes if you can because it can get pretty icy.
Tamanawas Falls is about 40 minutes past Whispering Woods Resort and you will lose cell service when you are getting close. You will most likely need chains to get to this trail.
Click here to read about our summer hike to Tamanawas Falls. You will need a $5 Northwest Forest Day Pass.
Trillium Lake is one of the easiest places to snowshoe in the Mt. Hood region. It’s a flat area and has a trail all the way around the lake. The loop around the lake is 3.5 miles long and there’s extra trail space outside of the lake as well where you can cross-country ski.
*Check out this post from the Local Adventurer for a detailed description about snowshoeing at Trillium Lake. You will need a Sno-Park Parking Permit.