Mt. Hood is a majestic 11,249-foot snow-capped peak offering year-round outdoor adventure. Winter adventurers flock to six ski areas for downhill and cross-country skiing, while summer brings bikers and hikers to explore wildflower meadows and pristine alpine lakes along the Pacific Crest Trail. The low-key town of Government Camp is a convenient hub less than an hour from downtown Portland; and plenty of smaller communities — Welches, Zigzag, Rhododendron to name a few — have easy access to hikes, fishing and waterfalls.