
High-elevation trailhead with sweeping alpine panoramas of Mt. Hood and neighboring peaks, meadows of wildflowers in summer, and stark snowy expanses in winter. Shoot golden-hour panoramas, starfields on clear winter nights, or intimate meadow scenes late spring–summer. Access is by car via Mt. Hood Meadows Drive; winter parking requires an Oregon Sno-Park permit and chains may be needed during storms. Trailheads are short hikes from the lot—expect limited parking on busy weekends.

High-elevation trailhead with sweeping alpine panoramas of Mt. Hood and neighboring peaks, meadows of wildflowers in summer, and stark snowy expanses in winter. Shoot golden-hour panoramas, starfields on clear winter nights, or intimate meadow scenes late spring–summer. Access is by car via Mt. Hood Meadows Drive; winter parking requires an Oregon Sno-Park permit and chains may be needed during storms. Trailheads are short hikes from the lot—expect limited parking on busy weekends.