INTRODUCTION
Mt. Hood is a composite volcano located in northern Oregon about 60 miles east of Portland. Its last eruption was about 200 years ago. It is considered a potentially active volcano.
Mt. Hood is a popular tourist destination for skiing. It draws people for its scenic beauty and for skiing and other recreational activites. It has 4 major ski lodges on its flanks and 5 major ski areas. Mt. Hood is also a popular climbing destination. It is second only to Japan's Mt. Fuji in number of climbers who have reached its summit. It is also home to Mt. Hood National Forest, which has hundreds of hiking trails for people to enjoy.
There are several towns at the base of Mt. Hood. Many lie to the east along the Sandy River and Zigzag River. These towns include Zigzag and Wildwood, as well as others. Government Camp is a settlement situated on the southwest flank of Mt. Hood. All of these towns are in a high risk zone if a volcanic eruption ever heappened at Mt. Hood.
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Updated: April 25, 2005