A trip on the Mt. Hood Railroad is a lovely journey through small town Pacific Northwest. This 21-mile trip is scenic as can be, snaking through orchard country and giving you some truly epic views of Mt. Hood. The leisurely train ride begins at the train depot in Hood River and ends in southern Parkdale. A four-hour excursion, this is one train ride that you have to experience to believe.
Aaron Hockley / Flickr Views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams are some of the most notable on the journey.
Celeste Ramsay / Flickr The fully narrated tour gives you a overview the the history of the area as you ride along in comfort.
Jenny Cestnik / Flickr The dome lounger cars offer plenty of beautiful natural lighting to the scenic journey.
Bruce Fingerhood / Flickr Dining cars allow you to eat lunch on the train if desired. Drink service is available as well throughout the trip.
Mike McCune / Flickr You will pass through the towns of Pine Grove, Odell, and Dee before reaching the final destination of Parkdale.
Luke Detwiler / Flickr The first three miles of the trip will follow parallel to Hood River, before hitting a switchback and reversing direction to the south.
Alex / Flickr In Parkdale, you will stop for a short while. Here you can visit the Huston Museum or grab a scoop of ice cream in the small community.
Bruce Fingerhood / Flickr There is plenty to see just wandering around the train depot and checking out the memorabilia all around.
Wendy / Flickr After a short break and whistle from the train to signify all aboard, you hop back on the train for a return trip that is just as idyllic as the way there.
Aaron Hockley / Flickr Be sure to bring your camera on this trip, as you will surely see some picture-worthy views. Reservations must be made in advance for all trips. There are many trips available, including afternoon excursions, fine dining dinners, champagne brunch, and a Polar Express-themed train ride in November and December.
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Aaron Hockley / Flickr
Views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams are some of the most notable on the journey.
Celeste Ramsay / Flickr
The fully narrated tour gives you a overview the the history of the area as you ride along in comfort.
Jenny Cestnik / Flickr
The dome lounger cars offer plenty of beautiful natural lighting to the scenic journey.
Bruce Fingerhood / Flickr
Dining cars allow you to eat lunch on the train if desired. Drink service is available as well throughout the trip.
Mike McCune / Flickr
You will pass through the towns of Pine Grove, Odell, and Dee before reaching the final destination of Parkdale.
Luke Detwiler / Flickr
The first three miles of the trip will follow parallel to Hood River, before hitting a switchback and reversing direction to the south.
Alex / Flickr
In Parkdale, you will stop for a short while. Here you can visit the Huston Museum or grab a scoop of ice cream in the small community.
There is plenty to see just wandering around the train depot and checking out the memorabilia all around.
Wendy / Flickr
After a short break and whistle from the train to signify all aboard, you hop back on the train for a return trip that is just as idyllic as the way there.
Be sure to bring your camera on this trip, as you will surely see some picture-worthy views. Reservations must be made in advance for all trips. There are many trips available, including afternoon excursions, fine dining dinners, champagne brunch, and a Polar Express-themed train ride in November and December.
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