While Mount Hood shines as a winter ski destination and summer hiking paradise, there’s a magical window between these peak seasons that many locals consider the mountain’s best-kept secret. Fall on Mount Hood delivers a distinctive blend of experiences that might just make it the perfect time to visit this Oregon landmark.

“I feel like fall is an underrated season on Mount Hood,” explains Chiara Profenna in a recent Peak Northwest podcast episode. “People love to go skiing in the winter, go backpacking, and go out on the lakes in the summer, but I feel like fall is a perfect time on the mountain because you get those nice crisp days. The heavy snows aren’t there yet, and there’s still enough daylight for a full day of adventure.”

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